Utah

Man Killed in Accident at I-70 near Green River, UT

Published on: March 24, 2022

Date of Accident
March 20, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-70, Green River, UT, USA

What Happened

Utah Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at I-70 near Green River, UT on March 20th, 2022. They say it happened around 1:46 a.m. Initial investigation suggests a Kia Sportage veered into an emergency lane before colliding with a stopped tractor-trailer. An unidentified male in the front passenger seat of the Kia died while the driver and two others, including two children, were hospitalized with serious injuries. Police say the truck, which was towing three vehicles, had been stopped so the driver could check on the cargo at the time of the crash. He was not injured. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Utah Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Kia Sportage
Road/Highway
I-70
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Kia Sportage veered across an emergency lane and collided with a stopped tractor-trailer

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