Fatal I-15 Crash
Motorcyclist Dies Following Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 15 in Draper
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Utah Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist first collided with another vehicle while slowing for traffic, then struck the rear of a Ford F-350.
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The crash was reported near the northbound I-15 ramp at 11400 South, at about 1:20 p.m.
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The crash also blocked the right shoulder; UDOT reported it at 1:23 p.m. and last updated its alert at 2:16 p.m.
A motorcyclist died Saturday afternoon after colliding with two vehicles on northbound Interstate 15 in Draper, Utah. The rider struck another vehicle while slowing for traffic, then hit the rear of a Ford F-350 near the I-15 ramp at 11400 South around 1:20 p.m. The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. The crash temporarily closed several right lanes while authorities investigated before the highway reopened.
How the Multi-Vehicle Crash Unfolded
Utah Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist was slowing for traffic when the first collision occurred on northbound I-15. The rider then struck the rear of a Ford F-350, creating a chain-reaction crash. The incident happened near the northbound I-15 ramp at 11400 South at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Saturday. The exact speed and road conditions at the time of impact have not been disclosed.
Authorities responded quickly to the scene. UDOT reported the crash at 1:23 p.m. and blocked the right shoulder and multiple right lanes. The agency provided its final update at 2:16 p.m., indicating the highway had been cleared and reopened. The status of occupants in the other two vehicles was not confirmed in initial reports.
Investigation and Road Closure Details
The crash forced the temporary closure of several northbound I-15 lanes and an entrance ramp near 11400 South. This closure lasted from around 1:20 p.m. until approximately 2:16 p.m., when UDOT cleared the scene. The investigation focused on determining the exact cause of the initial collision and how the motorcyclist failed to avoid the stopped traffic ahead. No additional details about citations or charges have been released.
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