AMERICAN FORK, Utah — The Monday morning commute is messy and slow in Utah County as troopers respond to a fatal crash in American Fork.
Utah Highway Patrol troopers said the crash happened in the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at 500 East in American Fork.
The crash happened around 7 a.m. and traffic was still congested hours later as morning commuters crawled along the highway.
UHP reported a passenger car crashed into the right barrier and the driver got out of the vehicle, then walked out in front of oncoming traffic.
The man was hit by a car and died of his injuries.
There was one passenger in the car who climbed out and initially walked away after the crash UHP reported. Troopers located the passenger and took them into custody for several previous warrants.
Officials report the passenger was also unwilling to answer questions about the crash and their involvement in it.
UHP said they are still trying to determine why the man walked out in front of traffic.
No other individuals were injured in the other vehicle involved in the fatal crash.
Even after some lanes were reopened, traffic for miles caused quite a headache for drivers.
As I-15 saw congestion, surface streets also became quickly clogged.
It's recommended to avoid the area or delay your commute in order to avoid the major traffic jam.
UHP did not disclose any other details regarding the nature of the crash, the identity of the individual who died as well as when traffic will resume as normal.
