An 83-year-old man died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, after his side-by-side collided with a semi-truck on westbound US Highway 6 near Spring Glen in Carbon County. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, while a passenger in the side-by-side was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition following the collision.
Details of the Collision
The fatal collision occurred at approximately 12:33 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2026, near milepost 236 of US Highway 6, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety. Both the semi-truck and the side-by-side were traveling westbound at the time of the impact.
Sequence of Events
The driver of the side-by-side was attempting to enter US Highway 6 via a merge lane with the intention of crossing into the center turn lane to reach an intersecting road. While the driver was changing lanes to the left, the side-by-side struck the rear passenger side of the semi-truck's trailer.
Injuries and Casualties
The driver of the semi-truck was not injured during the incident, the Utah Department of Public Safety reported. While the 83-year-old driver of the side-by-side sustained fatal injuries from the impact, a passenger in the vehicle was able to be transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital where they were listed in stable condition.
Traffic and Road Closures
The crash caused significant disruptions to traffic in the area. According to UDOT Traffic, both eastbound and westbound lanes of US Highway 6 were closed near milepost 236 in Carbon County following the incident. As the scene was processed by Troopers, traffic was reduced to a single lane in each direction for several hours.
Recovery and Reopening
UDOT Traffic reported that motorists should have expected delays between Helper and Price during the cleanup. Following the initial closure, traffic was allowed to alternate through the scene. All lanes were eventually cleared and reopened on Oct. 16, 2026.
Investigation Details
The Utah Department of Public Safety processed the scene following the accident. The collision involved a semi-truck and a side-by-side vehicle near the Spring Glen area.
