Three critically injured following head-on crash in Utah County
Aug 5, 2022, 10:32 PM
(Utah Department of Transportation)
UTAH COUNTY, Utah — Three people are in critical condition following a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 6.
The crash happened at mile marker 206 just before 4 p.m. Friday.
Trooper Mike Alexander with the Utah Highway Patrol said a Ford Explorer was traveling eastbound on U.S. 6 when it crossed into the westbound lanes and was t-boned by a Mazda 6, then rolled.
Serious crash: MM 206 on US-6 was closed in both directions while first responders assisted and investigated a serious head-on crash. Both directions are back open. pic.twitter.com/GYNlG0oUfy
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) August 5, 2022
Two people were flown by medical helicopter, while a third person was taken by ambulance in critical condition.
U.S. 6 was temporarily closed in both directions Friday afternoon while crews investigated the scene.