HELPER, UT – A driver of a car was killed after crossing into westbound SR-6 from the eastbound lanes and hit a semi-truck hauling two trailers along The Castle Gate Tuesday.
Utah Department of Public Safety said this collision happened before 6:45 a.m. at milepost 228. It is unclear what caused the driver to switch lanes. The victim, whose name, gender, and identity were not released, died at the scene, while the tractor-trailer driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Officials shut down the west and eastbound lanes for investigation.
Our newsroom will post more details as they become available.
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