Fatal accident on I-215 causes freeway closures
Oct 15, 2021, 6:26 AM | Updated: 10:15 am
Police respond to a fatal accident in Millcreek. (UDOT)
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Update: I-215 is now open as of 10 a.m.
MILLCREEK, Utah — The Utah Department of Transportation reported a fatal auto-pedestrian accident on I-215 near 3500 S northbound near the freeway entrance ramp.
The accident happened early this morning around 5 a.m. Utah Highway Patrol said a man driving hit a trailer that had fallen off another car. When he got out of his vehicle to assess the damage he was hit by another car and died.
Northbound lanes of I-215 E were closed at 3900 South. The Utah Department of Transportation has not given an estimated reopening time.
#BREAKING A man was driving when he lost his trailer. A man in his 20’s hit it and got out of his truck to see the damage and was hit by a different car. @KSL5TV pic.twitter.com/ceyKbIj0Hx
— Morgan Wolfe (@MorganWolfeKSL) October 15, 2021
Driver Alert: NB I-215 E is closed at exit 4, for 3900 S in Millcreek, due to a crash. Motorists should seek alternate routes such as I-15 & I-80. Check the UDOT Traffic App or @waze for updates. @UtahTrucking @UDOTRegionTwo @UtahDOT
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) October 15, 2021
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