DAVIS COUNTY, Utah — Two law enforcement vehicles were involved in a West Bountiful crash on Interstate 15 early Thursday in which no one was injured.
A total of three vehicles were involved in the accident that occurred at 5:50 a.m.
According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the crash involved a civilian's vehicle, an unmarked Unified Police Department vehicle, and a Utah Highway Patrol trooper.
The incident originated when two UHP troopers conducted a traffic stop on the right shoulder of the southbound lanes of the highway, and passing motorists failed to move over for safety. One of the troopers decided to move from the shoulder to the far right lane of I-15 to stop one of the vehicles that allegedly failed to provide clearance.
As the trooper moved into the far-right lane to conduct the second stop, they were struck from behind by another vehicle. After striking the trooper, the vehicle rolled into the left lane of the road and hit the unmarked UPD car.
No injuries were reported from the crash, but officials did have to close off the southbound side of the interstate while they responded.
Utah Highway Patrol says they would like to remind motorists to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles to ensure the safety of first responders.
