Farr West, UT (October 11, 2024) – A serious accident involving four vehicles occurred on October 11 at Interstate 15, completely shutting down the southbound lanes near 2700 North at mile marker 349. The crash was reported around 8:40 a.m., prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
According to Lt. Cameron Roden of the Utah Highway Patrol, the incident began when a Jeep and another vehicle collided on the on-ramp to the southbound lanes. The Jeep then swerved into the gore area, a section of roadway designed to separate merging traffic, where it was struck by a semi-truck. The impact caused the semi-truck to hit another vehicle, which was subsequently pushed over the concrete barricade into the northbound lanes.
The driver of the Jeep, identified only as an adult female, sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment. Fortunately, no other injuries have been reported among the other drivers involved in the crash.
The accident has significantly impacted traffic in both directions on I-15. Authorities have completely closed the southbound lanes, while one lane on the northbound side has also been affected. The Utah Department of Transportation has warned drivers to expect delays of more than 30 minutes in both directions.
Officials anticipate that the southbound lanes will remain closed for several hours, with an estimated reopening time around 11 a.m. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes if possible, including 2000 West, 1200 West, and the US-89 Highway, to avoid congestion.
Our thoughts are with the injured driver and all those affected by this serious incident.
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