The Utah County Sheriff’s Office assigned to Eagle Mountain responded to a tragic incident today at approximately 12:30 PM, following a report of a serious crash on SR-73 near mile marker 30 in Eagle Mountain. Regrettably, it has been confirmed that a 48-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman, both residents of Salt Lake County, lost their lives in this devastating accident.
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office released this press release on June 4, 2023, at 7:40 PM
*** PRESS RELEASE June 4, 2023 ***
Today at about 12:30 PM Deputies with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office assigned to Eagle Mountain responded to a report of a serious crash on SR-73 at about mile marker 30 in Eagle Mountain. When they arrived on scene they learned that a 48 year old man and a 47 year old woman, both from Salt Lake County, died in the crash.
Investigators learned that the driver of a 2016 Ford F-150 and the driver of a 2014 Nissan Maxima became involved in a road rage incident near Brandon Park in the city center area of Eagle Mountain. The driver of the Maxima reported that the driver of the F-150 pulled onto a road in front of him. The incident continued north on Eagle Mountain Boulevard until it reached the intersection with SR-73, where both vehicles turned right and drove east. The driver of the Maxima said the F-150 was close behind him, then moved into the east bound emergency lane, beside the Maxima, to his right. The driver of the F-150 then rammed the Maxima from the side. The driver of the Maxima then began to stop. At this point it appears the driver of the F-150 lost control, crossed the center line, and crashed head on into a 1987 Porsche 911 that was driving west.
The 48 year old man who was driving the Porsche and the 47 year old woman who was a passenger were killed on impact. The Porsche was completely destroyed as a result of the crash. The bodies of the man and woman who were killed were taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office. The driver of the F-150 was taken by Unified Fire Department ambulance to Intermountain Medical Center in Murray where he was treated and admitted for observation. The driver of the F-150 will be facing criminal charges, but investigators have not yet determined exactly what those charges will be.
For questions contact Sergeant Spencer Cannon, Public Information Officer, Utah County Sheriff’s Office.
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