A high-speed rollover on a rural stretch of Jericho Callao Road in Juab County left two Riverton-area teenagers dead and a third critically injured Thursday evening, according to authorities.
Deputies say a westbound Chevy Silverado ran off the roadway and overturned multiple times on the road, often called the Weiss Highway. None of the three teens inside was wearing a seat belt, and all were ejected from the truck. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
What investigators say
The Juab County Sheriff's Office reports the crash happened at about 6:17 p.m. Investigators say the Silverado was headed west at a high rate of speed when it left the road and rolled several times. Two of the teenagers were killed at the scene, and the third was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
The ages and hometown information shared by deputies, detailed in coverage by FOX 13 News, identify the victims as a 17-year-old girl and two 15-year-old boys from the Riverton area. All three, according to investigators, were unrestrained when the truck rolled.
Seat belts and risk on rural roads
The crash tracks with patterns that state safety officials have been warning about. Teen drivers and passengers are overrepresented in serious crashes, and pickup occupants in rural areas are less likely to buckle up.
The Utah Highway Safety Office's 2026 problem-identification report notes that teens account for a disproportionate share of serious crashes statewide and that males in pickup trucks have among the lowest seat-belt use rates in Utah. Those trends hit close to home in this case, as deputies say the teens in the Silverado were unrestrained and were thrown from the vehicle during the rollover.
Investigators ask for tips
The Juab County Sheriff's Office says the investigation remains active and is asking anyone with information about the crash to call its non-emergency line at (435) 623-1344 or visit the agency's website.
Deputies have not released the teens' names, citing the need to notify and support family members first, and no charges have been announced. Officials say more details will be shared as they are confirmed.
Local leaders have offered condolences to the families as investigators continue their work. Community support networks and school counselors are expected to be available for students and families affected by the crash, offering a measure of support as the Riverton community absorbs the loss.
