September 20, 2024

FedEx Driver Falls Asleep, Causes Semi Crash in Utah

Steve Smith

FedEx Driver Falls Asleep, Causes Semi Crash in Utah

A FedEx driver fell asleep and caused a crash on northbound I-15 in Pintura, Utah, on Wednesday morning, September 18th.

The details: The driver was hauling double trailers when he nodded off and sideswiped another semi. Overcorrecting, he caused the rig to roll over, sending both trailers onto the grassy shoulder.

Thankfully, there was minimal impact on traffic.
Both the driver and his co-driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital.

The aftermath: Cleanup efforts include dragging the overturned trailers back through a roadside fence. Troopers closed Exit 33 while they cleared the scene.

According to FOX 13 News, officials are investigating the incident, but no further details have been released.

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