Utah
1 killed in crash near Strawberry Reservoir
One particular person was killed in a crash on U.S. 40 close to Strawberry Reservoir on Tuesday. (Greg Anderson, KSL-TV)
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HEBER CITY — One particular person was killed and one other was in critical situation following a crash on U.S. 40 close to Strawberry Reservoir on Tuesday morning, state troopers mentioned.
The crash occurred simply north of the reservoir, about 19 miles south of Heber Metropolis, when a westbound Toyota Camry crossed into the eastbound lanes and collided with a GMC Yukon head-on about 10:50 a.m., based on Utah Freeway Patrol Sgt. Cameron Roden.
The driving force of the Camry, an grownup feminine, was fatally injured, Roden mentioned, and the motive force of the Yukon was hospitalized in critical situation. A number of kids who had been passengers within the Yukon suffered minor accidents.
The street was closed in each instructions because of the crash, however was initially estimated to be reopened round 12:30 p.m. UDOT’s visitors web site now says delays are below 5 minutes and the accident is anticipated to be cleared by 2:30 p.m.
Roden mentioned climate might have performed a job within the crash, however it’s nonetheless being investigated. Northeastern Utah is below a winter climate advisory, with snow anticipated at greater elevations, based on the Nationwide Climate Service.