7 hospitalized, including critically injured toddler, in four-vehicle crash on I-15
Sep 16, 2024, 7:00 AM | Updated: 11:43 am
Traffic builds up on the northbound lanes of I-15 at 12300 South. Seven people were hospitalized, including a toddler who was critically injured, during a four-vehicle crash Sunday night. (Steve Breinholt, KSL-TV)
(Steve Breinholt, KSL-TV)
DRAPER, Utah — Seven people were hospitalized, including a toddler who was critically injured, in a four-vehicle crash on northbound I-15 near 12300 South Sunday night.
A Range Rover was going too fast in wet conditions on the freeway and hit a wall, said Utah Highway Patrol agent Leo Flores. Two adults and two children, ages 16 months and 6 years, who were in car seats were taken to a hospital. The youngest child was in critical condition but the other three passengers suffered injuries not considered to be life-threatening, he said.
A motorcyclist was forced to lay down the bike to avoid the crash. The driver of a van attempted to avoid the crash, but struck the Range Rover, while the driver of a fourth vehicle, a passenger car, lost control and hit a wall, Flores said. The motorcyclist and the two other drivers were also taken to a hospital.
Traffic in the area was backed up significantly while northbound lanes were closed and traffic was diverted off of the freeway.
🚨 Closure – NB I-15 is closed at MP 291 (12300 S) due to crash. Traffic is required to exit at 12300 S. Expect extended delays in the area. Use an alternate route.
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) September 16, 2024
