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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
One killed in T-bone crash with semi-truck on SR-40 near Heber City
HEBER CITY, Utah () — One person was killed after being T-boned by a semi-truck on SR-40 just north of Heber City in Wasatch County on Tuesday. Utah Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 8:15 a.m. on SR-40 near milepost 15. A Nissa Xterra was attempting to make a left-hand turn to go eastbound on SR-40 as the semi-truck was heading west in the same location. UHP said the Xterra pulled out in front of the semi truck and was T-boned on the driver's side. The driver and lone occupant of the Nissan Xterra reportedly suffered fatal injuries and died on the scene. Their identity has not been publicly released. As of noon, the Utah Department of Transportation said SR-40 is still reduced to one lane in each direction. Drivers are advised to expect delays and encouraged to use an alternate route if possible. Paralympic skier facing child abuse charges after undercover operation in Lehi Utah Food Bank is providing free meals to those 18 and under this summer One killed in T-bone crash with semi-truck on SR-40 near Heber City 'Blessed and grateful': Teen survivor of West Valley murder-suicide graduates high school Trump threatens California funding over transgender high school athlete Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
One killed, another burned in fatal West Valley rollover
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah () — At least one person has died and another was hospitalized with burns after a recreational vehicle (RV) rolled in West Valley early Tuesday morning. Lt. Bill Merritt with the West Valley Police Department said the crash happened around 2:40 a.m. near 3700 South and 5600 West. When officers arrived on the scene, they reportedly found the RV on its side. Merritt confirmed that one person died on the scene in the crash, while another was taken to the hospital with burns. Their condition is unknown. It is currently unclear what led to the rollover crash. As police are investigating, 5600 West in both directions has been closed down to traffic, according to Lt. Merritt. The West Valley Police Department is encouraging the public to avoid the area. The Utah Department of Transportation advises drivers to use Mountain View Corridor or Bangerter Highway as an alternate route around the crash. However, as of 6:30 a.m., the UDOT Traffic Monitor shows heavily slowed traffic on the northbound lanes of Mountain View Corridor. There is no estimate for when 5600 West will reopen. This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. Feels like summer: Temperatures ramp up across the Beehive State One killed, another burned in fatal West Valley rollover Man shot and killed by Salt Lake City Police during response to domestic violence call Scammers using confusion amid Trump's tariffs to trick consumers Utah has the worst nursing shortage in the country, according to study Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
What to know ahead of traveling for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is coming, and many people across Utah — and the U.S. as a whole — are planning to travel for the holiday to kick off their summer. AAA has projected that a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans will be traveling for Memorial Day this weekend. 'Many Americans say they're taking advantage of the long weekend to spend time with loved ones, even if they are staying closer to home amid concerns over travel costs,' per AAA. The Utah Department of Transportation has also warned of significant delays in specific areas of the state for those driving over the weekend. Around 45.1 million people are expected to travel 50 miles from home over the weekend, according to AAA's projections for Memorial Day travel. The bulk of the travel is expected between Thursday and Monday. This projection is a 1.4 million traveler increase compared to last year, and would surpass the previous record of 44 million people set in 2005. According to AAA, driving is the preferred mode of transportation for holiday travel, with 87% of Memorial Day travelers taking road trips. It is expected that across the country, 39.4 million people will travel by car for the holiday. Gas prices will also be lower this year than last year, thanks to lower crude oil prices. Last Memorial Day, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.59; currently, the average is $3.18, per AAA. 'With the unofficial start of summer kicking off the busy driving season, demand is expected to rise, and pump prices may creep up along with it. Gas prices typically peak in the summer and start coming down when schools go back in session in the fall,' per AAA. This year, it is projected that 3.61 million Americans will be traveling by plane, almost a 2% increase from last year, when 3.55 million travelers flew, according to AAA. Costs for domestic flights have risen 2% since last year, and the average round-trip ticket costs $850. An air travel record is not expected to be set this year, but this year's numbers are expected to be 12% higher than pre-pandemic levels. The record for air travel over Memorial Day was set in 2005 with 3.64 million fliers. The Utah Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be prepared for delays over Memorial Day weekend, significant delays are expected on I-15 and U.S. Highway 6. On Friday, drivers should expect up to 30 minute delays between noon and 8 p.m. while traveling southbound on I-15 in Salt Lake County, and up to 25 minute delays in the same time frame going southbound on I-15 in the Nephi area. If you are traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 6 during the afternoon and evening, you should expect up to 10 minute delays. On Saturday and Sunday, drivers traveling from St. George or Cedar City toward Zion National Park will see a delay of 10 to 15 minutes starting at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Delays up to 55 minutes are expected to be seen on Monday for drivers traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 6 in the late afternoon and evening. There also delays of up to 25 minutes expected between noon and 9 p.m. for those traveling northbound on I-15 in the Nephi area. UDOT has also launched a new site to help those traveling near Zion National Park, as a part of its Roads to Recreation program. The site provides information and resources. As the weather starts to warm up, roads and areas that were closed for winter are beginning to be opened up. This week, UDOT announced that Guardsman Pass in Big Cottonwood Canyon is now open.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
TRAFFIC ALERT: UDOT working to repair sinkhole off I-15 in Sandy
SANDY, Utah () — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan for delays as crews work to repair a sinkhole and replace more than 40 feet worth of damaged pipe on 10600 South. Crews have been working since Monday to fix the road. Currently, traffic is restricted to one lane on westbound 10600 South I-15 to 400 West. There are also restrictions on 700 West from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. during repairs. UDOT said the lane closures will stay in place through Saturday afternoon. Two lanes will remain open at night. Christine Gallegos' murder case solved after 40 years UDOT said that crews noticed a small hole on the shoulder and far right lane of the road a few weeks ago, leading to an investigation that revealed the pipe underneath was collapsing due to aging infrastructure. UDOT worked immediately to repair it. 'Safety is our top priority. That's why we have the inconvenience of the traffic control right now,' UDOT Roadway Operations Manager Jake Brown said. 'But this is a priority for us to get fixed, due to the heavy rains coming. We want to make sure the road is safe.' UDOT reported that in August 2023, a larger sinkhole appeared on the same pipeline down the road to the east. Brown said that pipes will often rust from the bottom up, especially during times of increased moisture. If those pipes collapse, the road can be compromised as well, regularly leading to a sinkhole. Utahns need 156-hour work week to afford median rent, report says 'The bottom of the pipe was rotted, and as the water keeps coming through, it gets weaker and weaker, so the pipe collapses in on itself and then the roadway sinks,' he said. '… We find we have a lot of problems when we get thunder bumpers or good, solid rainstorms. That really affects our drainage underneath.' UDOT said that this kind of deterioration can be difficult to track, but as crews had noticed a depression in the road earlier, they had been able to monitor it. 'We're always looking for different things as we're traveling down the road and maintaining our roads,' Brown said. 'If we see any problems whatsoever, we immediately pull over and investigate, make sure there is not a problem or do a temporary fix, and get a permanent fix planned.' UDOT said to keep in mind that construction schedules are weather-dependent and are subject to change, so make sure you visit the UDOT traffic website or download the UDOT app for updates. 100 Women Who Care is celebrating ten years TRAFFIC ALERT: UDOT working to repair sinkhole off I-15 in Sandy Nourish your body and the planet at Rawtopia 5 takeaways from birthright citizenship argument at Supreme Court Trump administration moves to roll back Biden-era PFAs water protections Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Utah's seasonal roads start to open with springtime thaw
SALT LAKE CITY () — Utah's weather is warming up, and mountain passes are beginning to thaw out. And that means the Utah Department of Transportation will begin opening its seasonal roads. Several of those roads, according to UDOT, will open this week. State Road 148 in Cedar Breaks National Monument opened on Tuesday morning, May 13, and crews are working to open two other seasonal roads – SR-65 from East Canyon to Emigration Canyon and Monte Cristo Highway, or SR-39 – by 8 a.m. on Friday, May 16. Toxic dust storm sweeps across Salt Lake Valley, hitting Utah's most densely populated areas SR-190 and SR-224, otherwise known as Guardsman Pass, which runs east from Brighton to Park City, are expected to open on Thursday morning, May 22. Utah has nine state-run seasonal roads that close to traffic through the winter months, typically between November to May or June. UDOT said that maintaining the roads during the winter is expensive and can be a safety risk due to swift, heavy snow that moves in. As of Tuesday, May 13, only two of the nine state-run seasonal roads have reopened for the summer. A full list can be found below: SR-39 Monte Cristo Highway (east of Ogden) – Expected to open Friday, May 16 SR-65 East Canyon (northeast of Salt Lake City) – Expected to open Friday, May 16 SR-190 Guardsman Pass (Brighton to Park City) – Expected to open Thursday, May 22 SR-224 Guardsman Pass (Park City to Brighton) – Expected to open Thursday, May 22 SR-92 American Fork Canyon/Alpine Loop – CLOSED SR-150 Mirror Lake Highway (east of Kamas) – CLOSED SR-35 Wolf Creek Summit (east of Francis to west of Hanna) – OPEN SR-135 Mount Holly (west of US-89 in Junction to Puffer Lake) – CLOSED SR-148 Cedar Breaks National Monument (east of Cedar City) – OPEN Living Traditions Festival returning this weekend Utah's seasonal roads start to open with springtime thaw Sex offender arrested for attempting to meet child in Lehi, documents say Ride the Brainwave with GTU Trump extends 'olive branch' to Iran with stern warning Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
