A 19-year-old driver was transported to the hospital after her vehicle rolled over in an early-morning crash on southbound Interstate 15 near New Harmony, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday near mile marker 38, where a light-colored Subaru Crosstrek veered off the interstate and rolled, according to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Zach Randall.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Cedar City Hospital. Investigators believe the driver fell asleep behind the wheel and drifted onto the right shoulder, causing the SUV to lose control and roll. The Subaru stopped several yards from the roadway after crashing into a chain-link fence.
Lt. Randall stated there was no indication that drugs or alcohol were involved and described the incident as a case of drowsy driving. The crash caused little disruption to traffic and resulted in no other injuries. Responding agencies included the Utah Highway Patrol, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, New Harmony Fire Department, and Gold Cross Ambulance.
Drowsy driving in Utah typically results in between 900 and 1,100 crashes annually, according to the Utah Highway Safety Office. In 2025, the agency recorded 344 drowsy-driving crashes with no fatalities reported.
By comparison, 2021 was the deadliest year for drowsy-driving crashes in the state, involving nearly 1,100 crashes and 13 fatalities. The Utah Highway Safety Office identifies the hours between 6 and 7 a.m. and around 4 p.m. as high-risk periods for such incidents.
