Teen hit by car in Herriman 'showing some signs of improvement,' family member says

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Carson Davies, the teen hit by a car in Herriman on Friday, remains in critical condition.

He whispered to family, indicating improvement, but was still in the intensive-care unit as of Monday.

Carson, 16, is a student at Herriman High School.

SALT LAKE CITY — A teen seriously injured when he was hit by a car in Herriman remains in critical condition, but a family member said Monday the boy is showing signs of recovery.

"He was actually able to whisper a few sentences, so he's definitely showing some signs of improvement," said Keeley Hartin, a cousin.

Carson Davies, 16, was with two other juveniles Friday night after a football game at a residential Herriman neighborhood under construction when he was hit by a vehicle and critically injured. He was outside the car, b