September 26, 2024

Truck driver found dead in suspicious circumstances on I-80

Steve Smith

Truck driver found dead in suspicious circumstances on I-80

A truck driver was found dead inside his cab along Interstate 80 in Tooele County, Utah, on Thursday.

The discovery: Around 10 a.m., a co-worker noticed the driver's GPS wasn't moving. Concerned, he drove to the Delle on-ramp to check on him and found the driver unresponsive.

The Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) responded and began an investigation.

Suspicious circumstances: UHP and the State Bureau of Investigation believe foul play might be involved. "The death is suspicious in nature," the UHP stated reported Fox 13.

The exact cause of death is still under investigation.

This is a developing story.

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