Fatal head-on crash closes US-6 in both directions at Red Narrows

SALT LAKE CITY — Both directions of US-6 are closed at milepost 191 (Red Narrows) in Spanish Fork Canyon after a fatal head-on crash. The crash site is about six miles east of Thistle.

 

UDOT said it expects major delays and asks drivers to consider using an alternate route.

Driver Alert: US-6 is closed both directions at MP 191 (Red Narrows) due to a crash. Expect major delays or consider using an alternate route. @UtahTrucking @UDOTRegionthree @UtahDOT

— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) May 15, 2023

UHP Sgt. Cam Roden said their initial investigation found that a westbound passenger car crossed into the eastbound lanes of US-6 and hit a pickup truck,head on. Roden said the driver of the westbound vehicle died on the scene. The driver of the pickup truck was airlifted.

At 4:05 p.m., both directions of the highway remained closed. Officials are working to clear the westbound lanes. 

This story will be updated.

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