OREM, Utah — One person is dead after a vehicle crash on southbound I-15 in Orem Sunday morning.
Around 3:30 a.m., a Nissan passenger car was struck from behind by a Volkswagen Golf, traveling at high speeds, according to Utah Highway Patrol.
Both vehicles lost control and spun several hundred feet down the freeway before eventually crashing into the concrete barrier on the right side of the road.
Witnesses said the driver of the Volkswagen got out of his car, asked for help, then collapsed. UHP initially reported that he was critically injured, but later gave an update that he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Nissan received minor injuries.
Troopers are investigating impairment as a possible cause of the crash.
Parts of southbound I-15 in the area were closed until 9:30 a.m.
