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ROAD CLOSURE: Dump truck driver killed in rollover crash in Salt Lake City

By Ryan Bittan,

2024-08-30

SALT LAKE CITY ( ABC4 ) — A dump truck driver was killed in a rollover crash in Salt Lake City on Friday, according to Utah Highway Patrol.

At around 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 30, a Mazda was heading westbound on I-80 at mile marker 107. The vehicle’s tire blew out, causing the car to crash into a dump truck.

Both the Mazda and dump truck rolled into an embankment, causing a fire to spark.

The driver of the dump truck was declared deceased at the scene. The Mazda driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Westbound I-80 is currently closed at mile marker 112. Estimated time of reopening is 3:45 p.m.

No further information is available at this time.

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Anne

08-31

Prayers for his family and friends. Rest In Peace.

Rhyden Miller

08-31

I am sorry to the family who lost

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