Crash in Spanish Fork Canyon kills two

Aug 8, 2021, 6:20 PM | Updated: Dec 29, 2022, 12:09 pm

A head-on collision on US-6 up Spanish Fork Canyon killed two on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. Photo credit: Utah Highway Patrol.

BY MARK JONES

Former Digital Content Producer

SPANISH FORK, Utah — A head-on collision on US-6 at milepost 182 up Spanish Fork Canyon Canyon Saturday night claimed two lives.

According to the Utah Highway Patrol, a Mazda-3 passenger car with two individuals in it was traveling eastbound. For unknown reasons, it crossed into the westbound lane. Moments later, it hit a westbound Audi A5 passenger car head-on.

Both occupants of the Mazda were killed in the crash. The individuals in the Audi A5 were transported by air ambulance in with serious injuries. However, the injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.

All four victims were wearing seatbelts.

On Sunday, one person was killed in Washington County in a three-vehicle accident. The driver of a silver Nissan Rogue died when the vehicle rear-ended a semi-truck.

Read more:

Follow @MarkJonesKSL

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Road trip ready: How Bear Lake became the go-to destination for Western U.S. travelers

Whether you are chasing pristine beaches, fresh raspberry shakes, or endless water sports, this sponsored guide—brought to you in partnership with Bear Lake —uncovers everything you need to plan the ultimate getaway. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of hopping in the car with your favorite snacks in tow and heading out for a […]

Harper Clinic

A new standard of care: How Harper Clinic’s IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah

This article is sponsored by Harper Clinic, a Utah-based clinic offering FDA-approved TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression. Utah’s mental health crisis is leaving many residents caught in an uncomfortable middle ground: struggling too much for weekly therapy alone, but unable to step away from work, parenting or daily life for inpatient treatment. As demand […]

Harper Clinic

Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic’s TMS Therapy can help

This article is sponsored by Harper Clinic, a Utah-based clinic offering FDA-approved TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The weight of depression is real. Many people spend years fighting it, adjusting medications, managing side effects and wondering if this is simply how life is going to feel. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects […]

Andrew Adams, KSL

Library discussions bring men’s mental health to the surface

Therapists say it’s common for men to repress things like trauma, grief, stress and anxiety. Now, a new weekly series of discussions aims to help men bring it all to the surface.

Bear Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cozy up in Bear Lake: Discover the magic of a winter getaway

SALT LAKE CITY – The holiday season shines brightest when time slows down and loved ones gather. Gifts, decorations and festive music come and go, but shared experiences tend to last much longer. Research supports that idea. Dr. Theresa E. DiDonato told Psychology Today that vacations can strengthen relationships by creating meaningful time away from daily […]

Harper Clinic

Rewriting the path to healing: Inside Harper Clinic’s whole-person mental health model

OREM — A few decades ago, you’d have had a hard time finding a doctor to treat both your mind and body; And a century ago, you’d have been hard-pressed to find a doctor to treat your mind at all. Today, medical professionals are understanding more and more the undeniable connection between the body and […]

Crash in Spanish Fork Canyon kills two

We want to hear from you.

Great Salt Lake hits lowest level in more than 3 years, but managers say conservation is paying off

Lake Powell accident leads to 11 surgeries and uncertain recovery for 14-year-old Utah girl

Forest Service determines what sparked Utah’s largest fire so far this year

200 homes impacted by Beaver flooding; water order still in place, mayor says

Potential Daylight Saving Time change would impact American Jewish community

Inside the operations of search and rescue in Utah

Sponsored Articles

Road trip ready: How Bear Lake became the go-to destination for Western U.S. travelers

A new standard of care: How Harper Clinic’s IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah

Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic’s TMS Therapy can help

Library discussions bring men’s mental health to the surface

Cozy up in Bear Lake: Discover the magic of a winter getaway

Rewriting the path to healing: Inside Harper Clinic’s whole-person mental health model