A fatal collision on SR-6 claimed the life of a 43-year-old woman driving a white Toyota Sequoia yesterday morning. The incident, reported by the Utah Department of Public Safety, occurred near milepost 231, just north of Helper. According to the investigation, the SUV crossed the centerline at around 7:40 am, sideswiping a westbound 2020 Freightliner semi.
The impact caused the Sequoia to careen off the eastern road edge, crashing through the guardrail and rolling down an embankment. Tragically, the vehicle overturned, leaving the driver fatally pinned underneath. Meanwhile, the semi truck was able to come to a stop on the eastbound shoulder, facing west. The DPS noted that it was raining and the roads were wet at the time of the accident, yet there appears to be no clear indication that the Toyota lost control due to the conditions. As obtained by the Utah Department of Public Safety, the driver's door was "ripped open during the collision," which led to the driver being ejected and ultimately her death at the scene.
The local authorities have not released the name of the driver pending notification of the next of kin. The driver of the semi reportedly did not sustain any serious injuries. The crash resulted in traffic delays on SR-6 as emergency teams worked to clear the wreckage and conduct preliminary investigations. Photos from the scene are expected to be released and will be shared with the public once received.
