Fatigued driving investigated in I-215 crash
May 23, 2018, 6:30 AM | Updated: 7:41 am
NORTH SALT LAKE — One lane of I-215 westbound is open again near Redwood Road after a box truck became lodged over a construction barrier, snarling morning commute traffic for several hours.
I215 WB closed North Salt Lake. Big tow truck just arrived behind me to haul this semi trailer off the cement barrier. pic.twitter.com/E5ewG9bk2U
— Mary Richards (@kslmrichards) May 23, 2018
Crews were on scene early Wednesday working to right the truck and remove it. They estimated it could take until 7:30 a.m. or later to completely clear and reopen the road.
Tow truck deciding how to do this. Lift semi trailer then move barriers? Road could be closed 2 hours. Fedex trailer; I215 north end going south/WB in NSL at Redwood Road pic.twitter.com/p0noAgbDSp
— Mary Richards (@kslmrichards) May 23, 2018
According to the Utah Highway Patrol, no other vehicles were involved. Troopers are looking into whether fatigued driving is a possible cause of the crash, which happened around 4 a.m.
.@UTHighwayPatrol says they’re investigating fatigued driving. Details on @KSL5TV Today #KSLAM https://t.co/qBMQ5KfHYu
— Caitlin Burchill (@newsyCaitlin) May 23, 2018
KSL Newsradio and KSL-TV have reporters on the scene. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Contributing: Mary Richards and Caitlin Burchill