1 man critically injured, 1 ejected in single-car crash on I-80 in Tooele
Oct 15, 2024, 6:31 AM | Updated: 1:54 pm
(Derek Petersen, KSL TV)
TOOELE — One man was critically injured, and a second man sustained moderate injuries in an early morning crash Tuesday, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
At approximately 2 a.m., a single-car crash was reported in Tooele on Interstate 80 at mile marker 99. UHP said the car left the roadway and rolled, although troopers did not say how far it rolled or where it landed.
The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car, but the passenger was wearing a seatbelt and became pinned inside the car. The passenger had to be freed by first responders and was taken to the hospital by helicopter in critical condition.
The driver was taken to the hospital in an ambulance in moderate condition, UHP said.
Both men were in their early twenties, according to Agent Tara Stump with UHP. The identities of the men were not released as of Tuesday.
Now @UTHighwayPatrol investigating a rollover crash on Eastbound I-80 near Lake Point in #TooeleCounty
One person ejected, the passenger was pinned in the car. The passenger taken to hospital via medical helicopter in critical condition @KSL5TV pic.twitter.com/PIKHNga51o
— Derek Petersen (@Derek_Photog) October 15, 2024
The reason the car left the roadway is unknown, but Stump said alcohol use was being investigated as a factor.
The right lane of I-80 was closed through approximately 6 a.m. Tuesday.
This is a breaking news story. It may be updated.