Man killed after getting out of his truck to change tire on I-15, police say
Oct 16, 2024, 9:43 PM | Updated: Oct 18, 2024, 4:05 pm
CLEARFIELD — A man who was trying to change his tire on the freeway was fatally struck by a car, causing a major accident Wednesday night.
On Friday, the Department of Public Safety identified the man as Romualdo Hernandez Sanchez, 35, of Saratoga Springs.
Utah Highway Patrol’s Sgt. Rick Shrader told KSL TV that Sanchez’s truck was on Interstate 15’s southbound HOV lane near 350 South.
Shrader reported that Sanchez exited the truck and stood in the narrow shoulder area. Passing cars did not see the man until it was too late and attempted to avoid him.
Utah Highway Patrol responding to the fatal crash on I-15 on Oct. 16, 2024. (KSL TV)
Troopers said at least two cars were involved in the accident, as one car swerved to the right and the other attempted to go left, but one of the cars fatally struck him.
Shrader identified the man as Hispanic but did not initially provide his name. No other injuries were reported.
Utah Department of Transportation reported that I-15 was closed at approximately 8 p.m. UDOT did not have an estimate on when it would reopen.
