The SUV driver struck a vehicle head-on near mile marker 13, then made side contact with a fuel tanker, according to reports.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, UT - October 23, 2026
Two drivers were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 in Washington County, Utah, on Thursday, according to FOX 13 News Utah. One driver was critically injured and the other was seriously injured, and the freeway was briefly closed.
Key Facts
- Date: Thursday (reported Friday, October 23, 2026)
- Location: Interstate 15 (I-15), near mile marker 13, Washington County, Utah
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle crash involving a head-on collision and a sideswipe
- Vehicles involved: SUV, second passenger vehicle, fuel tanker
- Injuries / fatalities: One driver critically injured; one driver seriously injured; fuel tanker driver not injured
- Reported by: FOX 13 News Utah
Crash Overview
According to reports, an SUV was traveling southbound on I-15 near mile marker 13 when it collided head-on with a vehicle traveling northbound. After that collision, the SUV driver sideswiped a fuel tanker in the second lane.
Both drivers involved in the head-on collision were taken to a hospital. The fuel tanker driver was not hurt. The freeway was briefly closed. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
- The SUV driver was critically injured.
- The driver of the second vehicle was seriously injured.
- The fuel tanker driver was not injured.
Ages and hometowns for those involved were not included in the reports.
Traffic Impact
Officials reported that I-15 was briefly closed on Thursday.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, these general steps may help:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.