Teen suffers life-threatening injuries in crash on northbound I-15

MURRAY, Utah — Three people were injured, one critically, after a three-car crash on Interstate 15 in Murray.

The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Officials with the Utah Highway Patrol said a blue Mazda 3 and a blue Honda Civic began slowing down at 5500 South due to traffic when a Mazda CX-5 rear-ended the Mazda 3.

“The impact caused the Mazda 3 to spin around in a counter clockwise motion and impact the rear of the Honda Civic,” read a press release from UHP.

The Mazda 3 came to a stop facing the opposite direction in lane four, while the Mazda CX-5 rested in lane two.

Troopers are investigating a crash with injuries at 5300 S I-15 northbound in Murray. The three right lanes are closed. Please slow down through the area and use alternate route if possible. More details will be released as they become available.

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) December 18, 2021

Inside the Mazda 3 were three passengers — all brothers.

The front passenger and driver sustained minor injuries, according to troopers, while the 15-year-old passenger, who was riding in the backseat, sustained life-threatening injuries.

The teen was transported to Intermountain Medical Center for treatment.

Troopers said no one else was injured in the crash.

The three right lanes on northbound I-15 were closed for several hours as a result of the crash.

Cleared: All lanes NB I-15 at 5300 S (MP 300) in Murray have been opened.

— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) December 19, 2021

 

The Utah Department of Transportation said all lanes reopened around 5:15 p.m.

“Distracted driving is being investigated as a possible cause for the crash,” concluded the press release.