2 killed in Tooele County after collision with semitruck

Mar 25, 2026, 11:28 AM | Updated: 11:49 am

A crash in Tooele County turned fatal on Wednesday after two people died. (Noah Giles KSL)

(Noah Giles KSL)

Digital Content Producer

ERDA, Tooele County — Two people were killed in a crash on Wednesday in Erda, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Lt. Cameron Roden with UHP said the two people were in a Chevy Corvette that was hit by an oncoming semitruck while turning left from Parachute Park Lane to state Route 179.

Roden said the two occupants died at the scene of the crash.

Northbound state Route 179 was closed at the crash scene, causing delays. There were also lane restrictions on Parachute Park Lane.

Contributing: Jacob Freeman

This is a developing story. It may be updated.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Utah

The Stewart Bell Tower and “W” on the mountainside are pictured on the campus of Weber State Un...

Becky Bruce

Nearly 1 in 4 college-educated workers in Utah came from somewhere else

The college-educated workforce in Utah boasts a higher-than-average number of "study and stay" graduates -- who came here for college, then stuck around.

20 hours ago

Work is performed on servers at Meta’s Eagle Mountain Data Center in Eagle Mountain on Friday, Se...

Eric Cabrera

Data centers could initially lower some Utah property taxes – then create a ‘boomerang effect’

A new analysis shows that a multibillion-dollar data center moving into a Utah community could initially lower property taxes for existing property owners. But that relief may not last.

1 day ago

Chris Andersen, of Stateline, Nevada, left, and Miles Elliott, from Porterville, California, right,...

Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL

Firefighting pilots killed in Utah crash remembered for lives in service, selflessness

Chris Andersen and Miles Elliott, firefighter pilots, died in a crash while fighting Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah on Friday.

1 day ago

Podcaster Chandler Hendry died following a multi-vehicle crash in Lehi on Timpanogos Highway on Fri...

Kennedy Camarena, KSL

Religious podcaster, Chandler David Hendry, dies in Lehi multi-vehicle crash

A social media influencer died Friday in a multi-vehicle crash in Lehi. Chandler David Hendry, 27, was the sole victim of a three-vehicle crash.

1 day ago

A 24-year-old man died after being hit by a vehicle in Orem on Monday. (Greg Anderson, KSL)...

Kennedy Camarena, KSL

Man dead after being struck by vehicle in Orem

A 24-year-old man died after a vehicle hit him on Monday afternoon in Orem, police said.

1 day ago

A Sikorsky Skycrane lifts after refilling as crews fight the Widemouth 2 Fire east of Fillmore on A...

Carter Williams, KSL

Firefighter pilot killed in Utah crash remembered for ‘a life of service and selflessness’

One of two pilots killed in a helicopter crash on Friday while battling a massive wildfire in central Utah was a California resident who traveled across the country for the job.

1 day ago

Road trip ready: How Bear Lake became the go-to destination for Western U.S. travelers

Whether you are chasing pristine beaches, fresh raspberry shakes, or endless water sports, this sponsored guide—brought to you in partnership with Bear Lake —uncovers everything you need to plan the ultimate getaway.

Harper Clinic

A new standard of care: How Harper Clinic’s IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah

As demand for mental health care continues to rise across Utah County, Orem's Harper Clinic says it is trying to close the gap with a more comprehensive approach to mental health treatment.

The weight of depression is real. Many people spend years fighting it, adjusting medications, manag...

Harper Clinic

Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic’s TMS Therapy can help

Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic's TMS Therapy can help.

Andrew Adams, KSL

Library discussions bring men’s mental health to the surface

Therapists say it’s common for men to repress things like trauma, grief, stress and anxiety. Now, a new weekly series of discussions aims to help men bring it all to the surface.

Bear Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cozy up in Bear Lake: Discover the magic of a winter getaway

SALT LAKE CITY – The holiday season shines brightest when time slows down and loved ones gather. Gifts, decorations and festive music come and go, but shared experiences tend to last much longer. Research supports that idea. Dr. Theresa E. DiDonato told Psychology Today that vacations can strengthen relationships by creating meaningful time away from daily […]

Harper Clinic

Rewriting the path to healing: Inside Harper Clinic’s whole-person mental health model

OREM — A few decades ago, you’d have had a hard time finding a doctor to treat both your mind and body; And a century ago, you’d have been hard-pressed to find a doctor to treat your mind at all. Today, medical professionals are understanding more and more the undeniable connection between the body and […]

2 killed in Tooele County after collision with semitruck

We want to hear from you.

Utah

Sponsored Articles