One person killed in pedestrian collision on I-80 in Tooele County, Utah

Modified Date: 
Tue, 10/24/2023 - 7:14am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, October 21, 2023

Fatal Crash in Tooele County

After hitting the trailer, the Elantra struck the driver of the Sprinter van, who suffered fatal injuries. 

Driver outside van pulled off I-80 in Tooele struck, killed by passing car

The driver of a Mercedes Sprinter van, who had pulled off Interstate 80 in Tooele County and was outside the van, was struck and killed Saturday morning.

Driver arrested after Tooele County collision that killed man

An alcohol flask, an unsealed bottle, and seven sealed bottles were taken into evidence. Secrest was booked into jail and ordered to be held without bail.

Utah Highway Patrol identifies man struck, killed on I-80 in Tooele County

Vechirko was standing outside his van, which was parked in the emergency lane of Interstate 15, near mile marker 55. Vechirko’s father was inside the van, in the passenger seat, when his son was killed by a Hyundai. According to reports, the younger Vechirko had stepped outside the van to check its tires. The van was hauling a trailer.

People Involved: 
Shelby Kenneth Secrist
Roadway: 
I-80