UHP investigating whether crash on I-15 in Lehi is linked to alcohol

Nov 15, 2023, 7:50 PM | Updated: May 29, 2024, 11:02 am

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LEHI, Utah — A crash on southbound I-15 in Lehi on Wednesday night may be linked to drunk driving.

In a text to KSL, the Utah Highway Patrol confirmed that a car traveling at a high rate of speed “hit the right wall” near milepost 280 and then entered the flow of traffic again, hitting a semi-truck.

UHP Sgt. Cam Roden said the semi continued without stopping. The driver of the vehicle, a Chevy Malibu, was in critical condition. The UHP said that person had to be extricated from their vehicle.

Heads up NB I-15 up into Lehi Wednesday night, a big crash has been blocking multiple lanes at 600E, north of Lehi/Main St. Police say all lanes should be re-opened before 8 p.m. pic.twitter.com/RADr3AymaK

— KSL Traffic Center (@KSLTraffic) November 16, 2023

Three lanes were closed by the crash, leading to significant delays.

Roden confirmed that alcohol is a potential contributing factor.

Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

This story may be updated.

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