I-15 closed after multi-vehicle crash in winter road conditions in Juab
Dec 7, 2022, 6:52 PM
Semi-trucks and cars were crashing in winter road conditions in Juab County Wednesday. (UHP)
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JUAB COUNTY, Utah — Northbound Interstate 15 was closed in Juab County after several cars and trucks crashed between milepost 222 and 228.
Winter crashes in Juab county have Northbound I-15 closed from milepost 222 to milepost 228. Use alternate routes and adjust your driving for winter conditions. pic.twitter.com/wm3lcs7jQt
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) December 8, 2022
Winter weather in Juab County caused several vehicles to slide and collide. Semi-trucks were sideways and cars were on the sides of the road.
Sgt. Cameron Roden with UHP said the crashes are blocking the roadway as more cars are crashing.
Additionally, two UHP vehicles were hit.
One car had a trooper inside, who was transported with minor injuries.
A Utah Highway Patrol car was hit and ended off the side of the road. (UHP)
The other was a k-9 unit, the dog was inside but was not injured, Roden said.
A Utah Highway Patrol K-9 Unit vehicle was hit and damaged in the winter weather conditions. (UHP)
Troopers said UDOT will help to get the roads salted.
UDOT and the National Weather Service issued warnings about slick winter road conditions throughout Utah on Wednesday, effective through Thursday morning.
