PLEASANT VIEW, Utah – Authorities are investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 15 in northern Utah that claimed the life of a 64-year-old man on Thursday afternoon.
According to the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP), the collision occurred when a passenger vehicle rear-ended a semi-truck near Pleasant View. The impact proved fatal for one individual. Officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash or the identity of the victim.
Following the accident, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced a closure of southbound I-15 at mile marker 350. Drivers were redirected to exit at 2700 North as emergency crews responded to the scene.
Lt. Cameron Roden, UHP’s public information officer, stated that investigators are still piecing together details of the crash. He estimated that the closure would remain in place for several hours as authorities work to clear the area and gather evidence.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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Keelee McCain is a junior at Weber High School. This is her second year on staff, this year as Assistant to the Chief. She does have a life (probably) but she can't think of anything to write in here, so she's probably just going to ramble now. She has an orange cat who she likes better than any human. If you see her being quiet or not sitting on top of a desk, there is something very wrong. In her free time she enjoys harassing her favorite teachers and sleeping. Her life plans include making it through high school and leaving. Happy lifeing.
