While interacting with the driver and co-driver, another westbound semi was traveling in the right lane approaching the [], At approximately 7:30 pm on Sunday, February 27th, a westbound passenger car struck a cow in the roadway on SR-102 at mile 14. As a result of the warrants, six foreign nationals were arrested. Emergency responders across the country work tirelessly to help save lives at the scene of traffic incidents. Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement after the Utah Senates confirmation of Jess L. Anderson as the new commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety: Jess Anderson is a respected leader in our law enforcement community and I have immense trust and faith in him. When I had rolled, it felt like somebody had put their hands on me and my first thought goes to my uncle that died, my Uncle Dean and it kind of felt like I had grabbed his hand when I climbed out but I look around and no one was thereIt was definitely a miracle.. ALTERNATE [], The third full week in August has been designated as Drowsy Driving Awareness Week in Utah, so well be sharing information about the dangers of drowsy driving and how everyone can help prevent episodes of it. A Mercury passenger [], On 7/16/20, at 0546 hours, a man and a woman were riding a tandem bike on SR-201 at 9200 West in the westbound lanes. bumper pull travel trailer was traveling eastbound on I-80 near milepost 78. [], Its officially winter and the forecast calls for some really low temps. 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SR-87 closed after crash | 12news.com - KPNX Unattended cooking was by far the leading contributing factor in cooking [], Davis County Troopers are asking for the publics help in identifying the owner/owners and/or driver/occupants of the vehicle pictured below. This campaign includes enforcement and education. The 71-year-old male driver was found deceased by a passerby. Witnesses from the scene report that the truck blew a tire, causing it to go off the road, smashing through the guardrail and then rolling onto its side before bursting into flames. Sgt. The driver and co-driver were able to exit the tractor before it became fully engulfed in flames. During this time, over 40 [], New seat belt safety video and website geared towards Spanish-speaking community SALT LAKE CITY (May 10, 2021) To increase seat belt use and save lives, The Utah Department of Public Safety launched a new campaign in May to reach members of the Spanish-speaking community. (updated), Fatal motorcycle crash in Davis County (updated), Celebrating with Fireworks? On Tuesday June 29, 2021, at about 8:30 pm, A catering company lost their load of canvas bags on to the freeway. How does government plan for an earthquake? A black Ford F-350 pulling a 25 foot enclosed trailer was traveling northbound in front of a red Chevrolet Tahoe. The driver, a 20 year [], On June 9th, 2021 at approximately 1824 hours, a white Dodge pickup was traveling east on US-6 when it drifted across the centerline at about mile post 229. The rider of the motorcycle was ejected off the bike and sustained fatal injuries. The below vehicle appears to be a white GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado pickup truck with a sticker in the back window. [], On Sunday, March 20, 2022, at about 1:46 am, a 2022 white Ford with a single male driver was towing a trailer with 3 vehicles on it had pulled off into the right emergency lane to check his load while traveling eastbound on I-70 near milepost 158. Upon arrival, they learned a gold Cadillac Escalade had stopped in the right lane for an unknown reason. Both cars contained a driver and a passenger. The bus was occupied by approximately 45 secondary school students and an adult male bus driver. The only occupant of the car, a male, had to be extracted. 2016 Department of Public Safety Annual Report, On Wednesday, January 18, UDOT and DPS released preliminary traffic fatality numbers for 2016. The Driver License Division (DLD) administration called on its managers to help improve morale within the division. But imagine that a disaster hits a far-off place, such as Texas [], Its cold and snowy across most of the state, but the best motorcyclists know there is no off-season. Serious crash: I-15 Northbound at milepost 248 (800 . Fish-tailing increased until the driver was unable to [], At about 1028 hours, on May 5th, 2021, at MM 119 on Interstate 80, a Trooper and their field training officer (FTO) were dispatched to a male adult pedestrian walking on the shoulder against traffic on I-80 eastbound just prior to the ramp for northbound I-15. The driver of the Accord was transported to an area hospital by [], On October 23, 2020, at approximately 0930 hours, the driver of a Dodge Neon was traveling west on I-80 approaching 8000 W. For an unknown reason, it turned around and started traveling east in the westbound travel lanes. Agency: UHP Initial Description: A 93 blue Chevy pickup, with one occupant, was traveling westbound on SR-40 at MM 152. But these women have nerves [], On May 4th, 2020, at about 11:45 am, Trooper Rick Morgan was conducting speed enforcement on I-15 near Mile Post 344 in the Ogden metropolitan area of Utah. She was the only occupant. See statement from Grantsville City Police Department: https://www.facebook.com/1055308821262095/posts/4063906437068970/?d=n Grantsville Police Department requested that the Utah State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) conduct an Officer Involved Critical Incident (OICI) [], Background: The Utah Department of Public Safety is hosting a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign to encourage Utahns to always choose a sober ride. The motorcycle left the road to the left shoulder and into the grassy gore area between the northbound [], There is something special about the upcoming recruitment testing days and youre invited! 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Learn more [], SALT LAKE CITY (March 16, 2020) As part of the statewide efforts to limit the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging Utahns to utilize the many online and mail-in services that the department provides. Agency: UHP Section 11 Initial Description: A black 1994 Mercedes-Benz was traveling south on I-15 when the vehicle drifted onto the white fog [], Weve got the second edition of SBIs Quarterly Highlights weve got details about what agents have been doing to keep Utah safe. Agency: Utah Highway Patrol Initial Description: This morning at approximately 0730, two horses were loose on State Highway 91, 1-mile [], On April 13, 2020, at 0306 hours Troopers were dispatched to a blocking crash at I-15 Southbound and 1200 North. The driver lost control, the tractor trailer impacted the right cement barrier and caught on fire. For an unknown reason, the vehicle left the roadway to the right. The Utah School Safety Commission is dedicated to finding policies to work on one of the most pressing issues the nation is facing: gun violence [], Our Departments Aero Bureau is a crucial component to law enforcement and search & rescue operations across Utah. The occupants of the Chevy were not injured and troopers said everyone involved in the wreck was 18 years old or younger. A silver Subaru WRX, driven by a 20-year-old male, was taking the off-ramp when it drifted into the center gore area and struck the crash cushion with the front of the vehicle. The Toyota was travel at an unknown speed northbound when it left the roadway. Tragically, the driver of the Toyota Corolla was found to be traveling home from her wedding when she was struck by the wrong-way vehicle and killed. The RV pulled out in front of a northbound Freightliner semi and was T-boned in the drivers side compartment. At 400 North, the wrong-way vehicle collided head-on with a fully loaded semi-truck. Troopers are investigating an illness/fatigue as a contributor. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A new trend could see that number climb even higher. Is Your Child Safe? There were no injuries to the driver and distracted driving is being investigated as a contributing factor. Troopers coordinated with several officers to set spikes in case the subject fled. Its time to put things back in order. Drowsy Driving Can Have Deadly and Devastating Consequences Sometimes we tell []. Agency: UHP Initial Description:Just prior to 7200 South traffic was quickly slowing. UPDATE: This version fixes a couple of errors in jurisdictions from the version that was emailed to the news media. During this years riding season Dennis and Dave Tafoya will be taking our new pop up tents and flags to several charity rides to [], The Driver License Archive Section The Archives section within the Driver License Division is responsible for putting all the documents into the Content Manager System. For an unknown reason the driver went off of the road to the left. Upon arrival, we found two fires approximately one mile apart burning on the east side of the highway. Two medical [], On Tuesday Feb 15, 2022 at about 10:56 am, a single-unit dump truck was northbound on I-15 approaching the 800 South Payson structure in the right lane. On the ramp to I-80 westbound, the semi veered to the left, striking and then going over, and onto, the concrete barrier. The driver, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead on scene. The front of the vehicle traveling [], The third full week in August has been designated as Drowsy Driving Awareness Week in Utah, so well be sharing information about the dangers of drowsy driving and how everyone can help prevent episodes of it. The investigation has shown [], On 10/1/2022 at about 1:02 PM Troopers were dispatched to a crash on southbound I-215 at about 1000 South. At a media event on Monday, April 26th, representatives from Utah state government, the Department of Public Safety, Iron County law enforcement agencies and Cedar City government gathered to commemorate the [], On April 25th, 2021, at 8:58 P.M, on US-6 milepost 186, a Chevrolet Silverado traveling eastbound crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a Chevrolet Cruze. Do you want to learn more about law enforcement and the criminal justice system? Sgt. As the air crew searched the Escalante River for the missing kayaker, they noticed a group on the [], UPDATE 4/21/17: Utah requested and received a major disaster declaration from the president. After the vehicle overcorrected left, it overcorrected right and ran [], On March 22, 2021 at 5:08 p. m. a Suzuki S4X was southbound on I-15 near 12800 South when for an unknown reason it veered left and struck the center concrete barrier. Motorcycle lane filtering has been legal under certain circumstances in Utah since [], On May 9. The female rider was traveling in front of the male rider and stated she ran over something in the road but didnt know what it was. Mortensen was transported by ambulance to an area [], On 12/30/2020, at approximately 0730 hours, a gray Mazda3 (vehicle no.1) was traveling northbound on SR-224 (Marsac Ave.) in the area of milepost 3. The Sonata collided head-on at the drivers side with an eastbound Toyota Tacoma. A Chevrolet pick-up was traveling north in the same area. We hear about it on the news all the time. The agencies receiving new [], At about 5:15 pm on Saturday, December 21st, 2019, Emery County Sheriffs Office Dispatch Center received information on a possible DUI driver. According to [], UPDATE 8/24/21: Commercial Truck inspectors will be holding a commercial vehicle brake enforcement day in the Park city area on August 26th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Update 11/30/21 5:00 p.m.No new information [], On 11/27/2021 at approximately 0911 hours, a black BMW was traveling northbound on SR-224 at the intersection of Ute Blvd. The IC3 is a clearinghouse for criminal Internet activity and receives over 800 [], For Immediate Release August 14, 2018 Contact: Sgt Nick Street Utah Highway Patrol PIO (801)828-7473/ nstreet@utah.gov Marissa Cote Department of Public Safety PIO (801)793-8025/ mvillasenor@utah.gov Utah Highway Patrols recruitment efforts were ramped up one year ago and this group of 32 newly sworn in State Troopers are the largest class [], With the rest of Utah, the Division of Emergency Management is mourning the loss of Draper Battalion Chief Matt Burchett.