Traffic Standstill: Fatal Crash Causes Southbound I-15 Gridlock In American Fork, a fatal car crash near 500 East led to a standstill on southbound lanes of I-15.
Tragic Collision on I-15
Two cars collided, causing a fatal incident that brought traffic to a halt on the interstate.
Gridlock on the Interstate
UDOT traffic cameras captured the aftermath, showing cars parked bumper-to-bumper along the southbound lanes.
Baffling Turn of Events
According to Sgt. Cameron Roden, a passenger car crashed into the right barrier. Subsequently, an individual from that car walked into traffic and was fatally hit.
Investigative Efforts Underway
Investigators are determining the reason behind the victim’s decision to cross into oncoming traffic. A passenger from the first car left the scene but was located and is cooperating with troopers.
Closure and Commuter Advisories
All southbound lanes, except the HOV Express Lane, remained closed for hours. Commuters were urged to take alternate routes like US-89 during the investigation.
Normalcy Resumes
Following the closure, all lanes have reopened, and traffic is flowing as usual after troopers cleared the crash scene.
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