LIVE UPDATES: Multiple Crashes, Road Closures Reported During Storm

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The beginning of a two-day storm began affecting driving conditions across the state Tuesday.

Updates will be added to the top as they become available. Refresh the page for the latest news.

8:32 p.m.

Quite a jump in crash numbers now that the snow hit the Salt Lake Valley. Troopers have responded to 149 crashes statewide as of 8:30 p.m.

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) February 6, 2019

4:24 p.m.

A driver was killed after his vehicle slid under a semi.

Bald tires like this helped contribute to a fatal crash in northern Utah. @UTHighwayPatrol says driver slid under rear dual wheels of semi. Driving conditions for the rest of the night @KSL5TV at 5&6. pic.twitter.com/RIxehbj1NY

— Deanie Wimmer (@DeanieWimmer) February 5, 2019

4:20 p.m.

Snowstorm intensifies on the east benches of the Wasatch Front. I’ll give you a live look at five and six ⁦@KSL5TV⁩, and let you know how the state is doing on its snow removal budget this winter. ⁦@UtahDOT⁩ ⁦@UTHighwayPatrol⁩ #KSLTV ⁦@kslnewsradio⁩ pic.twitter.com/UfakabCadI

— Jed Boal (@jedboal) February 5, 2019

4:12 p.m.

Details on the fatal crash on SR-91 in Richmond https://t.co/aKF3ZYK5sj

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) February 5, 2019

1:44 p.m.

UHP tweeted they are on scene of a fatal crash on SR-91 in Richmond. Details are to come.

1:38 p.m.

I-15 northbound lanes were reopened at the Box Elder-Weber County line, but southbound lanes remained closed after a crash that involved six semi trucks and 10 additional trucks and cars.

The UHP noted there were no injuries, but there was “a lot of property damage.”

NB I-15 is open at MM 351 on the Weber/Box Elder Co boarder. However, SB remains closed while crews wait for five heavy wreckers to remove six semis all involved in crashes. About 10 passenger cars/trucks involved too. No serious injuries reported, but a lot of property damage. pic.twitter.com/F4czAX5gsV

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) February 5, 2019

1:01 p.m.

UDOT reported a crash on US 89 at 2700 North in Ogden, a crash on SR 132 at mile post 40 near Nephi, a crash on US 91 at mile post 4 near Mantua, and a crash southbound on 5600 West at 4100 South in West Valley City.

The Utah Highway Patrol tweeted it had to close I-15 at the Weber County and Box Elder County lines at mile marker 251 due to several semitruck-involved crashes in the area.

We've had to shut down I-15 at the Weber and Box Elder County line. Mile marker 351. Several semi-involved crashes in the area.

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) February 5, 2019

 

Cache County officials reported that Sardine Canyon is in “white out conditions” with multiple slide-offs. The dispatch center asked motorists not to drive in the canyon unless their vehicles are 4X4 or are equipped with chains.

Authorities also reported that a crash in Richmond on US 91 had blocked both lanes, and they asked people to avoid the area and drive slowly.

“Roads are snow packed and slick,” according to a tweet from the agency.

12:38 p.m.

Multiple crashes have closed southbound I-15 through Box Elder County. The Utah Department of Transportation has estimated the site will be cleared at approximately 1:30 p.m.

A crash also temporarily closed the highway at mile post 352 in South Willard. Officials said motorists in the area should expect delays.

Driver Alert: SB #i15 is temporary closed at MP 352 in South Willard due to a crash. Expect delays through the area and check the UDOT App or @waze for updates. @UDOTRegionOne @UtahTrucking pic.twitter.com/FCgEnfyzuj

— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) February 5, 2019

12:12 p.m.

The Utah Highway Patrol reported that a semitruck slid off the road in Laketown Canyon on Highway 30 in Rich County. A second truck slid into a deupty’s vehicle. Both the driver of the truck and the deputy sustained serious injuries. The injuries to the deputy are believed to be non-life threatening.

Both the deputy and the truck driver were transported to Logan Regional Hospital. The canyon was closed in both directions as crews worked to clean up the scene and investigate the crash.

While investigating a semi that slid off the roadway in Laketown Canyon on Hwy 30, a second semi lost control and slid into a Rich County Deputy's vehicle. Serious injuries to both the Deputy and Semi Driver. However, the Deputy's injuries are believed to be non-life threatening. pic.twitter.com/8ST3FNK1Rh

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) February 5, 2019

11:05 a.m.

Restrictions are in place in Little Cottonwood Canyon. According to Alta Central, all vehicles — including 4X4 — must have rated snow tires. If tires don’t have M+S or a snowflake stamp on the sidewall, then drivers must use chains.

When Little Cottonwood canyon is restricted, all vehicles including 4×4 need to have rated snow tires. Rated means a M+S or snowflake stamp on the sidewall. If you don't have rated tires, you need chains. More 4×4 and AWD vehicles with bad tires get stuck than any other type.

— Alta Central (@AltaCentral) February 5, 2019

10:46 a.m.

Here’s what we’re dealing with. Traffic appears to be getting by in the left lane. pic.twitter.com/2emJ0Jz0OQ

— Dept. Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) February 5, 2019

8:09 a.m.

About 15 semitrucks were traveling too fast for winter conditions and spun out on I-15 near Cedar City, according to a tweet from the Utah Highway Patrol. The freeway closed at about 5 a.m. Tuesday and reopened a little over three hours later.

NB I-15 near Cedar has been re-opened.

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) February 5, 2019

6:15 a.m.

I-15 northbound near Cedar City is closed Tuesday morning due to several semitrucks that spun out on the slick road.

This is what it looks like in the Cedar City area this morning, these photos are from the @UDOTTRAFFIC cameras. Please be careful on the roads. NB I-15 in Cedar City is still CLOSED. #ksltv #utah #southernutah @KSL5TV pic.twitter.com/M3KF2Vtcmw

— Shara Park (@KSLSharaPark) February 5, 2019

KSL.com contributed to these reports.