Semi driver dies after driving off side of roadway
Sep 26, 2022, 9:59 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2022, 2:01 pm
Image of the semi-truck that broke through the concrete barrier and rolled into the embankment (Photo courtesy of UHP)
(Photo courtesy of UHP)
SPANISH FORK, Utah – A semi drove off the right side of the road, breaking through the concrete barrier, on US-6 at milepost 185 in Spanish Fork canyon, Monday morning.
It is unknown why the vehicle veered off to the right. The semi slid for 300 feet before coming to a stop in the embankment.
The truck caught fire once stationary. The fire completely engulfed the cab.
The driver died on the scene.
Westbound lanes are closed in the area and they are alternating traffic through the scene.
Spanish Fork Fire & EMS on scene of a semi accident involving fire at Hwy. 6 MM 185. Westbound travel lanes are closed and Eastbound is down to 1 lane.
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— Spanish Fork Police, Fire & EMS (@SpanishForkPD) September 26, 2022
