Man killed in crash that shut down I-15 Tuesday morning
Nov 19, 2024, 5:02 PM | Updated: Nov 21, 2024, 10:54 am
Pick up truck crash on I-15. (Lt Cameron Roden UHP)
(Lt Cameron Roden UHP)
SALT LAKE CITY — A man was killed on Tuesday morning in a car crash that briefly shut down I-15.
Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cameron Roden said the man was driving north on I-15 near 200 South. They believe his Ford pickup hit a patch of black ice and lost control at around 6 a.m.
Pick up truck crash on I-15. (Lt Cameron Roden UHP).
“It spun into the median where the vehicle rolled multiple times. As that vehicle rolled it ejected the driver,” said Lt. Roden.
The driver was a 26-year-old man. He ended up in the southbound lanes and died at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved.
🚨Closure – SB I-15 closed at MP 307 (600 S) due to a crash. Use I-80 as an alternate.
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) November 19, 2024
As far as they can tell, Lt. Roden said it didn’t look like the driver was wearing a seatbelt.
Dangerous time of year
Lt. Roden said now’s the time of year for drivers to be extra careful on the roads. That’s the case whether it’s a big snow day or not.
“It’s something … to be aware of and adjust our driving habits. We need to slow down ’cause we need to be able to maintain control if we hit those pockets of black ice.”
The Utah Department of Public Safety offers winter driving tips for anybody who needs a refresher course.
