September 20, 2024

Truck driver falls asleep, causing crash on I-15 in Utah

Steve Smith

Truck driver falls asleep, causing crash on I-15 in Utah

A truck driver fell asleep while driving a FedEx truck with double trailers, triggering a crash on northbound I-15 in Pintura, Utah. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning, September 18th.

What happened: The driver began to drift off and sideswiped another semi. Trying to correct the mistake, he overcorrected, which led to the truck rolling over.

Both trailers ended up on the grassy shoulder, causing minimal traffic disruptions.
The driver and his co-driver were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

What they said: Utah Highway Patrol noted the quick response and minimal impact on traffic, stating, "We've managed to keep the situation under control."

The cleanup involved dragging the trailers through a roadside fence, reported CDLLife.

Officials plan to have the area fully cleared soon. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt in the incident.

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