Three Springville teenagers die after accident with SUV

SPRINGVILLE — Police released the names of the three Springville teenagers who died Wednesday in a car accident at the mouth of Hobble Creek Canyon.

• Katelyn Gabbitas, 17, Springville

• Tasha Brammer, 18, Mapleton

• Brady Conger, 17, Springville

The three teenagers, who were all riding in the backseat of a 2004 Ford Mustang, died when the car drifted or slid into an oncoming SUV about 10 p.m., according to a statement issued by the Springville Police Department.

Police said it appeared the teenagers were not wearing seatbelts.

Two other teenagers who were in the car, which police say was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash, survived the accident.

The 16-year-old driver and another 17-year-old passenger were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The 58-year-old driver of the SUV and his 26-year-old son were also taken to a hospital for treatment, although their injuries were not life threatening.