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Three people injured in car crash on Interstate 15 in American Fork, Utah

Modified Date: 
Sun, 07/23/2017 - 10:45am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, February 13, 2016

Three injured in serious crash on NB I-15 in American Fork

At about 12:50 p.m., a white Chevy pickup truck going Northbound near milepost Pioneer Crossing in American Fork swerved to the shoulder and hit a cement wall, Kirby said. The vehicle then bounced off the barrier and back into traffic, and was T-boned by a black Honda SUV. Another vehicle was also involved in the crash.

Two seriously injured in crash on I-15; UHP believes dog in traffic a possible factor

Utah Highway Patrol personnel at the scene said a pickup truck appeared to lose control and turn sideways while traveling, and the truck was t-boned by a Honda Pilot. Officials stated a dog in traffic may have sparked the crash, but they are still investigating to determine the official cause.

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Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
Interstate 15
City: 
American Fork, UT
County: 
Utah County, UT
Area: 
Salt Lake City, UT

Comments

Submitted by Ryanne on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 4:21pm
That is not accurate in any way. I watched it happen. The Chevy truck was going about 20 mph in reverse on the right shoulder. She lost control of her truck, hit the wall and bounced out into traffic. We were right in front of the Honda. The truck barely missed us.

Submitted by None on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 12:57pm
Why didn't you pull over as a witness?

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