DAVIS COUNTY, Utah — A man died after being hit head-on by a wrong-way driver on I-15 early Saturday morning.
The Utah Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 3 a.m. near milepost 321, near Centerville.
The victim was driving a Toyota Camry southbound when his car was hit by an oncoming pickup truck. UHP said a black Chevrolet Silverado was heading north in the southbound carpool lane. The truck drifted and hit the Camry head-on.
The driver of the Camry died from his injuries. His name has not been released, but officials said he was a man in his early 20s.
The driver of the Silverado was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. He was also a man in his 20s.
According to UHP, the investigation indicates that the pickup's headlights were not turned on. Investigators are also looking into alcohol as a potential contributing factor.
Crash
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) June 11, 2022
SB I-15 at MP 321 (2100 N, Centrvl) Davis Co.
Est. Clearance Time: 9:00 AM
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