WAYNE COUNTY, Utah — The Utah Highway Patrol warns travelers to expect "major delays" in Wayne County after a car crash that killed one person and injured two others.
The crash happened on State Route 24 at milepost 119 just before 6:30 a.m. when a sedan crossed the center line while traveling south on State Road 24, colliding with an SUV.
Troopers are on scene of a fatal crash on SR-24 at mile post 119 in Wayne County. Please use an alternate route around the area for the next couple of hours as Troopers investigate the crash. pic.twitter.com/GCckO2st4t
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) October 19, 2023
Troopers are investigating impairment as a possible contributing factor in the crash.
The sedan driver died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The driver and passenger of the SUV other people were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Drivers should expect "major delays" for the next few hours as officials investigate and clean up the crash.
