Semi truck rolls, catches fire on Interstate 80, causing traffic delays

Aug 29, 2025, 4:59 PM | Updated: 4:59 pm

A semitruck rolled and caught fire traveling westbound on Interstate 80 Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, causing heavy traffic on the interstate. (Sgt. Andy Battenfield, Utah Highway Patrol)

(Sgt. Andy Battenfield, Utah Highway Patrol)

BY CARLYSLE PRICE

KSLNewsRadio

SALT LAKE CITY – A semi truck hauling Tesla auto parts rolled on Interstate 80 near Skull Valley Friday, closing down westbound lanes of the interstate.

Sgt. Andy Battenfield with the Utah Highway Patrol said the semitruck overcorrected and rolled near mile marker 77, then caught fire Friday afternoon.

Battenfield said the semi truck was hauling Tesla auto parts when the crash occurred.

The driver of the semi truck reportedly had “a few bumps and bruises,” but was otherwise unharmed.

Battenfield said drivers would need to exit I-80 at exit 84. Battenfield said authorities were hopeful to get at least one lane opened shortly.

Vehicle on fire
WB I-84 Onramp from SR-83 Closed
Box Elder Co.
For updates: https://t.co/jaVMw7e9Jm

— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) August 29, 2025

No other injuries were reported. No further information was immediately available.

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