The Utah Department of Public Safety identified the two men killed in a fatal collision on State Route 32 on Aug. 3, a development that follows an investigation into the crash near milepost 8. Saul Lopez Garcia, 47, and Eduardo Rodriguez Sanchez, 23, both of Heber City, died at the scene after their vehicle was struck by a southbound Jeep Wrangler.
Details of the Collision
According to a press release from the Utah Department of Public Safety issued Aug. 4, the collision occurred at approximately 6:44 a.m. The vehicle involved, a white Toyota Camry, was traveling northbound on SR-32 when it drifted off the roadway to the right. The driver attempted to correct the vehicle's path but overcorrected, causing the Camry to turn 90 degrees and cross back into the oncoming southbound lane.
Impact and Casualties
The overcorrection placed the Toyota Camry directly in the path of a southbound Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep struck the passenger side of the Camry, resulting in the immediate deaths of both occupants of the Toyota. While the driver and passenger of the Camry sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene, the driver of the Jeep Wrangler sustained only minor injuries and received medical care from personnel at the location of the crash.
Victim Identification
The identities of the victims were officially confirmed by the Department of Public Safety in its Aug. 4 update. The driver of the Toyota Camry was identified as 47-year-old Saul Lopez Garcia of Heber City, Utah. The passenger in the vehicle was identified as 23-year-old Eduardo Rodriguez Sanchez, also of Heber City, Utah.
Regional Context
The incident occurred in Summit County, an area where the Summit County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services and community safety support. The department's official mission includes supporting efforts to help women, girls, and families thrive within the Utah community.
Accessing Official Reports
For those seeking official documentation regarding the incident, the Utah Highway Patrol utilizes the GovQA portal to manage all record requests. To protect privacy and security, the agency requires users to create an account and verify their identity before accessing police records. Requests for crash or police reports can be submitted through the secure portal by providing the date, location, and case number if available.
