LOCAL NEWS

West Jordan woman killed in crash with truck in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Aug 15, 2022, 11:58 AM | Updated: 10:16 pm

A crash involving a large truck killed at least one person on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. (Mark Wetzel/K...

A crash involving a large truck killed at least one person on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. (Mark Wetzel/KSL TV)

(Mark Wetzel/KSL TV)

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — One person was killed and others injured in a crash with a runaway dump truck in Big Cottonwood Canyon Monday morning.

Unified Police Department Sgt. Melody Cutler said the crash happened near Storm Mountain, where the dump truck hit a passenger car and killed 36-year-old Jessica Keetch Minnesota, of West Jordan.

The dump truck driver told police that he lost control of his brakes and attempted to enter the runaway truck lane when he collided with the car.

The passenger car had four people inside; a 2-year-old, a 4-year-old, a woman in her 50s or 60s, and the deceased Minnesota, according to Cutler. The dump truck only contained the driver, identified only as a man.

The 4-year-old was transported by air ambulance in extremely critical condition, the others were transported by ambulance in serious and critical condition. Minnesota died on the scene, Cutler said.

The dump truck was not carrying anything when it crashed.

UDOT shut down traffic on state Route 190 and said at first it was turning cars around in both directions on the only road heading up and down the canyon until around 3 p.m.

SR 190 has a single lane heading up and another heading down the canyon and services ski resort areas that are used year-round, picnic areas, and is popular for hikers, bikers and for other recreational uses. A number of homes and cabins are also in the canyon.

Photos from a KSL TV news crew show an industrial truck tipped on its side against a rocky feature of the canyon. The cab of the truck appeared to be smashed against the rock near a traffic pull-out area along the narrow, winding road.

A GoFundMe for the family members of Minnesota can be found here.


*KSL TV does not assure that the money deposited to the account will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries. If you are considering a deposit to the account, you should consult your own advisers and otherwise proceed at your own risk.

KSL 5 TV Live

Local News

Police confirmed Monday they were investigating whether the same driver was responsible for multipl...

Andrew Adams

Police investigate whether same driver is responsible for multiple hit-and-runs

Police confirmed Monday they were investigating whether the same driver was responsible for multiple hit-and-run collisions.

2 hours ago

two men sit at a table and look at a phone...

Matt Gephardt

Imposters stealing Utah restaurant names to deceive drivers and customers on food delivery apps

When a popular Provo pizzeria couldn’t get a food delivery app to remove an impostor account, the owners decided to Get Gephardt to investigate.

2 hours ago

The spring homebuying season is here, and realtor Alicia Holdaway says Utah’s housing market is g...

Daniel Woodruff

What’s changing in Utah’s housing market after real estate lawsuit settlement

The spring homebuying season is here, and realtor Alicia Holdaway says Utah’s housing market is getting busy.

3 hours ago

One of Utah County's three commissioners has been battling a tumor causing him to miss a series of ...

Lindsay Aerts

Utah County Commission chair calls for resignation of Tom Sakievich over ability to work

One of Utah County's three commissioners has been battling a tumor causing him to miss a series of recent commission meetings and other county work.

4 hours ago

A Weber County family is mourning the loss of a 28-year-old man killed in a wrong way crash early S...

Garna Mejia

Family grieves the loss of a man killed in Sunday’s wrong-way crash

A Weber County family is mourning the loss of a 28-year-old man killed in a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning.

5 hours ago

The motorcycle accident that happened near 350 South 200 East....

Michael Houck

Motorcyclist crash closes road in Salt Lake City

Police say a critical injury crash involving a motorcyclist has closed a road in downtown Salt Lake City.

6 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

Modern chandelier hanging from a white slanted ceiling with windows in the backgruond...

Lighting Design

Light Up Your Home With These Top Lighting Trends for 2024

Check out the latest lighting design trends for 2024 and tips on how you can incorporate them into your home.

Technician woman fixing hardware of desktop computer. Close up....

PC Laptops

Tips for Hassle-Free Computer Repairs

Experiencing a glitch in your computer can be frustrating, but with these tips you can have your computer repaired without the stress.

Close up of finger on keyboard button with number 11 logo...

PC Laptops

7 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade Your Laptop to Windows 11

Explore the benefits of upgrading to Windows 11 for a smoother, more secure, and feature-packed computing experience.

Stylish room interior with beautiful Christmas tree and decorative fireplace...

Lighting Design

Create a Festive Home with Our Easy-to-Follow Holiday Prep Guide

Get ready for festive celebrations! Discover expert tips to prepare your home for the holidays, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for unforgettable moments.

Battery low message on mobile device screen. Internet and technology concept...

PC Laptops

9 Tips to Get More Power Out of Your Laptop Battery

Get more power out of your laptop battery and help it last longer by implementing some of these tips from our guide.

Users display warnings about the use of artificial intelligence (AI), access to malicious software ...

Les Olson

How to Stay Safe from Cybersecurity Threats

Read our tips for reading for how to respond to rising cybersecurity threats in 2023 and beyond to keep yourself and your company safe.

West Jordan woman killed in crash with truck in Big Cottonwood Canyon