I-15 Fatal, Milepost 85, Iron County
At about 0333 hours a crash involving two semis was reported northbound near milepost 85, in Iron County. A semi was traveling in the right lane. Another semi was also...
I-80 Crash and Car Fire
On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at about 9:47 am, a single passenger vehicle impacted the crash attenuator on the south edge of the roadway and subsequently rolled. The car then...
Utah’s Bureau of Forensic Services Hosts International Delegation Focused on Ending Gender-Based Violence
The Utah Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Forensic Services was pleased to meet with a group of international visitors from several African nations last week. This exchange delegation was...
Carbon County Officer Involved Shooting Update
For Immediate Release Carbon County, Utah – Aug. 5, 2024 Update: Officer-Involved Shooting Incident This is an update regarding the officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on July 30th. On Tuesday,...
Utah County Flood Maps Open House
State and local officials are conducting a public open house to present recent changes to the flood maps in Utah County. The public is invited and encouraged to attend, view the...
Emery County Double Fatal (Updated)
On Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at about 5:11 pm, a Trooper was conducting speed enforcement on I-70 near milepost 135 eastbound when a white BMW SUV passed him at 128...
Initial Notification: Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
Carbon County, Utah – Jul 31, 2024 On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 11:36 PM, members of the Price City Police Department, Helper City Police Department, and the Carbon County...
DPS Urges Drivers to SLOW DOWN and Prioritize Safe Speeds This Summer
8 of 16 fatalities in the last week were speed-related, 6 on motorcycles {Salt Lake City, Utah – July 30, 2024} – The Utah Department of Public Safety’s Highway Safety Office...
Fatal semi crash on I-80 at Lamb’s Canyon
At approximately 4:30 AM on Saturday, July 27 a driver of a semi towing a 53 foot trailer lost control and impacted the right concrete barrier at Lamb’s Canyon (westbound)....
Fatal at Lamb’s Canyon on I-80
At approximately 4:30 AM on Saturday, July 27 a driver of a semi towing a 53 foot trailer lost control and impacted the right concrete barrier at Lamb’s Canyon (westbound)....
Utah-based Firefighters In Oregon for EMAC Deployment
Utah firefighter personnel deployed to Oregon due to a specific state-to-state request through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Following the request, Utah submitted an offer of resources and financial reimbursement...
Grand County Fatal Crash
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at about 4:50 am, a blue Freightliner semi was traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 near milepost 200. For reasons still being investigated, the driver of...
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