UHP believes driver experienced ‘medical issue,’ rolled vehicle into hay bales

Jul 17, 2025, 9:00 PM

A driver rolled his vehicle into hay bales Thursday morning, after experiencing a "medical issue." (Payson Fire Rescue)

(Payson Fire Rescue)

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PAYSON — A driver rolled their vehicle into hay bales Thursday morning, after experiencing a “medical issue,” according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

An X post from the Utah Department of Transportation said the crash happened on the northbound lane of Interstate 15 at mile marker 251.

Crash
NB I-15 at MP 251 (Main St /Payson) Utah Co.
Right Shoulder
Est. Clearance Time: 12:00 PM
For updates: https://t.co/jaVMw7e9Jm

— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) July 17, 2025

Payson Fire Rescue said the driver partially rolled their vehicle into some hay bales at the bottom of an embankment.

Lt. Cam Roden with UHP believes the driver was experiencing a medical issue that caused them to drive off the road.

The driver was taken to Mountain View Hospital with minor to serious injuries.

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UHP believes driver experienced ‘medical issue,’ rolled vehicle into hay bales

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