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Southbound I-15 Closed in Salt Lake City After Driver Killed in Debris Crash

UHP crash reconstruction is keeping all southbound lanes closed during the active investigation.

Overview

  • A man died after his vehicle struck debris on southbound I-15 near 2300 North at 7:58 p.m., according to Utah Highway Patrol.
  • All southbound lanes are shut down for the investigation, with officials saying the closure would last at least another hour.
  • On-ramps from Beck Street and U.S. 89 are closed, and traffic is being diverted to I-215.
  • UDOT advised drivers to expect delays and heavier traffic between the closure point and West Bountiful.
  • The driver has not been identified, and investigators have not determined the type of debris in the single-vehicle crash.