One person sustained serious injuries after being ejected from a vehicle during a three-car crash on northbound I-15 in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The collision, which occurred near 600 North, forced officials to close all northbound lanes and diverted traffic, resulting in heavy delays between Salt Lake City and North Salt Lake.
Injuries and Medical Response
The accident occurred during the mid-afternoon, with reports providing slightly different timeframes for the incident. According to KUTV, the crash took place around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday. However, KJZZ reported that the collision occurred between 3:30 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. on the same day.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find two individuals requiring medical transport. Officials stated that one person was transported by ambulance to a hospital in stable condition. The second individual, who was ejected from a vehicle during the crash, was also taken by ambulance to a hospital with serious injuries.
Traffic and Lane Closures
The collision caused significant disruptions to regional travel. All northbound lanes of I-15 were closed at 600 North in Salt Lake City to allow officials to conduct an investigation.
As a result of the full lane closure, all northbound traffic was forced to exit the freeway. This diversion led to heavy traffic delays for commuters traveling between Salt Lake City and North Salt Lake. Officials anticipated that the northbound lanes would remain closed for approximately two hours while the investigation continued.
Incident Summary
The crash involved three vehicles in total. While the specific circumstances leading to the ejection of the injured person were not detailed, the incident required a significant emergency response and a prolonged closure of a major interstate artery.
Location Details
The crash site was located at the 600 North area of northbound I-15 in Salt Lake City. The impact of the closure affected the flow of traffic through the corridor connecting Salt Lake City and North Salt Lake.
