IRON COUNTY, Utah — The death of a driver is under investigation following a pursuit Thursday involving Iron County Sheriff's deputies.
According to the Iron, Garfield, Beaver, Kane Critical Incident Task Force,
The incident began at 2:09 p.m. when an Iron County deputy attempted to stop a speeding vehicle near mile marker 45 on northbound Interstate 15. The driver allegedly failed to stop, even after the deputy activated their overhead lights and emergency sirens.
A pursuit soon began involving the driver and deputies, who reported that the driver travelled at excessive speeds and struck another vehicle before also forcing other vehicles off the road.
Due to the risk of danger to the public, officials said officers attempted a PIT maneuver on the vehicle.
Following the pursuit ending, the driver, who hasn't been named, was airlifted to a hospital where he died from his injuries.
The incident is now under investigation by the Iron, Garfield, Beaver, Kane Critical Incident Task Force.
