Possible carjacking in West Valley City leads to car fire, ramp closure
Mar 28, 2024, 2:45 PM | Updated: 2:58 pm
(Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio)
(Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio)
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — One person is in custody and a driver is being sought by police after a possible attempted carjacking on Thursday afternoon.
UHP spokesman Sgt. Cam Roden told KSL that one car was following another on eastbound 201. It had moved onto the northbound I-15 ramp when the car in front rolled and caught fire.
Roden said that fire officials responded and put out the fire. The driver of the car that rolled left the scene.
The West Valley City Police Department is investigating whether one of the cars was stolen, and the UHP is handling issues involving the crash.
Accident at I-15 collector from 201 which began as suspects fleeing from a robbery attempt. Lt. johnson is on his way to speak to media in the Zurcher’s parking lot at approx. 2100s. 300w.
— WVC Police (@WVCPD) March 28, 2024
This is a developing story and may be updated.
