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Side-by-side driver killed in crash with semi on US 6 near Spring Glen

The Utah Highway Patrol said the passenger was taken to a hospital and the highway was affected between Helper and Price.

Published Mountain Time · Updated October 17, 2026 · Source / event date: Original report: October 16, 2026

Based on reporting by KUTV 2News (CBS). Read the original story →

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A side-by-side driver was killed and a passenger was taken to a hospital after the vehicle collided with a semi on U.S. 6 near Spring Glen in Carbon County, KUTV reported, citing the Utah Highway Patrol. [1]

The patrol said the side-by-side's driver suffered fatal injuries and the passenger was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital. The crash happened near milepost 236. [1]

The Utah Department of Transportation initially reported both directions of U.S. 6 were closed. Traffic later alternated through the scene, and drivers were advised to expect delays between Helper and Price. [1]

Sources

  1. KUTV 2News (CBS): Side-by-side driver killed in crash with semi on US 6 near Spring Glen
  2. Utah Department of Public Safety news: US – 6 Fatal Crash
  3. Gephardt Daily: Side-by-side driver, 83, dead after U.S. 6 collision with semi near Price

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