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Driver dies in Tuesday night crash on California Avenue

By Utah News Staff · November 11, 2026 · 1 min read
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A driver died Tuesday, Nov. 10, following a collision with a commercial dump truck on California Avenue in Salt Lake City. The crash occurred near 5000 West in the Glendale neighborhood and resulted in a partial road closure.

Key takeaways

  • A driver died Tuesday, Nov. 10, in a crash involving a commercial dump truck on California Avenue.
  • The collision occurred near 5000 West in the Glendale neighborhood at approximately 8:45 p.m.
  • The driver of the truck was not seriously injured, according to Salt Lake City police.
  • California Avenue was closed between 4800 West and 5600 West following the crash.

A man died Tuesday, Nov. 10, following a collision between a car and a commercial dump truck on California Avenue in Salt Lake City, according to Salt Lake City police.

The crash occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. near 5000 West in the Glendale neighborhood, according to a report by Gephardt Daily.

The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the truck was not seriously injured, according to police.

Following the incident, California Avenue was closed between 4800 West and 5600 West, KUTV 2

News reported.

Police have not released the identity of the deceased individual. The crash remains under investigation.

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