Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Practice News Story 11: Accident

Posted: 11:55 p.m. MT November 28, 2007

"It hits right at the center of who we are."

TREMONTON, Utah- A Utah State University 15-passenger van thundered off Interstate 84 west of Tremonton today, leaving its cargo either injured or dead.

High Way Patrol Lieutenant Jason Jensen arrived at the scene only minutes after the accident. "It was really one of the worst scenes I have seen in my eleven years on the force," said Jensen. High velocity and mechanical malfunctions are the suspected cause of the accident but further investigation is underway.

"It hits right at the center of who we are," said Utah State University President, Stan Albrecht. The lives of students, faculty and a community were shaken by the news of he fatal accident. "The word tragedy does not really do this justice," continued Albrecht, "This event will effect the students more than anything else." The families of the victims are being notified and memorial services are being planned by the administration.

4 comments:

Linds Larsen said...

Lee, Awesome job! Like always. You are really a good writer and I always enjoy reading your articles and the creative ways you phrase things! Keep it up...I didn't really notice andything wrong. Or it could be that I'm just really tired right now. haha JK It was an awesome article especially for the time we had!

Anonymous said...

great job! It was written exceptionally well, the only thing I would really recommend is to explain the "who" a little better in the lead. You said a 15-passenger van from Utah State but it just says the cargo was affected. Who knows at first what they really even had in the van? But you did a WONDERFUL job overall!!! :)

labroberg said...

Great Job, I love how your story uses some creative writing instead of just plain facts. Great job, you are a really good writer.

Krystle said...

Great article. You included some great descriptive adjectives in your story. Your story was not only informative but fun to read. Good job on your stories this semester. See you at panda. haha.