Semi crash closes WB SR-201, blamed for one death
Aug 30, 2021, 10:47 AM | Updated: 12:02 pm
A crash involving two semis on SR 201 resulted in a death, police say. Photo: Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A two semi-truck crash has closed all westbound lanes of SR-201 at 5600 West in West Valley City on Monday.
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Sgt. Chris Bishop with the Utah Highway Patrol said at least one driver had to be extracted from their cab. Drivers are being asked to find an alternate route and are being forced off the road at 5600 W and at the Mountain View exit.
Troopers are on scene of a crash involving two semi trucks at 5600 W SR-201. Please avoid the area as crews work this crash.
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) August 30, 2021
Driver Alert: A crash has closed WB SR-201 at 5600 W (MP 11) in West Valley City. Expect delays in the area and consider using an alternate route. Check the UDOT Traffic App or @waze before travel. @UDOTRegionTwo @UtahTrucking @UtahDOT pic.twitter.com/Wtt4016zx6
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) August 30, 2021
Unfortunately this crash has resulted in a fatality. SR-201 WB will remain closed for several hours for the investigation and cleanup.
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) August 30, 2021
This story is developing and will be updated.
