Motorcyclist’s widow sues Utah over deadly debris on Bangerter Highway

The widow of a motorcyclist who died after hitting a wooden pallet on Bangerter Highway — which she contends was left by road construction crews — is suing the state and contractors for more than $300,000.Dayna Schmidt, widow of Craig Schmidt of West Jordan, filed suit in 3rd District Court against the state, the Utah Department of Transportation, Clyde Companies and Ralph L. Wadworth Construction.She says her husband was riding his motorcycle about 11 p.m. on Bangerter near 8900 Sou