Road rage crash on SB I-15 blocks four lanes of traffic, causes significant delays
Jan 19, 2023, 6:08 PM | Updated: Apr 17, 2023, 2:46 pm
SALT LAKE COUNTY — Two drivers involved in road rage caused a crash that blocked four lanes of traffic on southbound Interstate 15 at 8400 South.
According to Sgt. Cameron Roden with Utah Highway Patrol, the crash involved three cars and two had been involved in road rage prior to the incident.
Roden said a Mitsubishi Lancer and a Ford 450 were driving recklessly and cutting each other off when the pickup lost control, hitting the barrier and bouncing back into traffic. When it came back into traffic it hit another Ford 150 carrying a utility trailer, causing the trailer to roll.
No injuries were reported, but four lanes were closed to traffic, causing major delays.
This incident at 8600 South I-15 Southbound has four right lanes closed and the back up is approximately 4 miles at this time. Please delay your travel or plan accordingly. https://t.co/YAdsOW0Bml
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) January 20, 2023
Police spoke with the drivers involved and UHP told KSL TV they are booking both drivers for the incident.
The crash, which occurred just after 5 p.m. Thursday, ultimately caused delays well past the evening commute.
UHP said more information would be released within the next few hours.
