5 injured, 1 critically, after head-on collision in Wasatch County
Nov 5, 2024, 10:21 AM | Updated: 4:05 pm
A Jeep, pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 left its lane and hit another car head-on, closing Hwy. 40 near Heber for several hours. (Department of Public Safety)
(Department of Public Safety)
HEBER — One person was critically injured in a crash near Heber on Tuesday, according to Utah Highway Patrol. Four others were taken to the hospital.
UHP Cpl. Jared Heywood said two vehicles collided head-on while driving on U.S. 40, also known as Victory Highway. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the Utah Department of Transportation said the crash occurred at milepost 34 of the highway. UDOT said all lanes of the highway were closed at that time. All lanes were reopened at approximately noon.
The Department of Public Safety said a Jeep left its lane and hit a Honda CRV head on and a passenger in the CRV was critically injured.
The possible injuries of the other four involved in the crash were not specified.
The Department of Public Safety said the road was snow-covered at the time of the crash.
Contributing: Jacob Freeman, KSL TV
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