On May 27, 2025, at approximately 0815 hours, a Nissan Xterra was attempting to make a left hand turn to go eastbound on SR-40 near mile-post 15. At the same time a semi truck was traveling westbound on SR-40 at the same location. The Xterra pulled out in front of the semi truck and was t-boned. The driver and only occupant of the Xterra sustained fatal injuries.
Xterra Driver (Fatal): Eliecer Ramirez-Morelos, Age 34, From: Hideout, UT
