SPANISH FORK, Utah — Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on U.S. Highway 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon.
Utah Highway Patrol said there were three vehicles involved in the crash, which occurred near the Diamond Fork turnoff at milepost 183. A Chevrolet Cruze was traveling westbound when it left its lane and collided with a Hyundai Elantra that was preparing to turn north.
After the first collision, the Cruze spun into eastbound lanes and was struck by a Toyota Venza SUV. The second collision sent the Cruze over a guardrail and on to the south side of the road.
Two males in the Cruze, a 24-year-old and 16-year-old died from their injuries, while the driver of the Toyota taken to the hospital in critical condition. The deceased victims' names have not been released.
Highway 6 was initially closed in both directions. Around 5:40 p.m., one westbound lane was back open, then both directions were open around 7:30 p.m.
