2 in serious condition after near head-on collision on I-215


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PARLEYS CANYON — Two northbound lanes of I-215 were closed at 3300 South Tuesday afternoon after a near head-on collision left two people in critical condition, officials said.

As of Tuesday evening, the two injured victims had been upgraded to stable condition and roads reopened, officials said.

The accident occurred at about 4:22 p.m. when a vehicle came off I-80 traveling in the wrong direction, according to Sgt. Todd Royce of the Utah Highway Patrol.

UHP Sgt. Nathan Croft said a male who looked to be in his 30s was driving a Subaru southbound on I-215 northbound lanes and crashed into a Chrysler, driven by a female who looked to be in her mid-50s.

Both were transported to the University of Utah Hospital. Croft said he believes both injured victims will recover.

Royce said the driver of the Subaru will be charged with DUI and a warrant has been obtained for a blood alcohol test.

Croft advises people in the same situation to stay towards the right, because if both drivers stay right, they will miss each other. He also said to be aware of what is up ahead.

One other vehicle sustained minor damage in the accident but nobody inside sustained injuries. More information will be added as it becomes available.

Contributing: Alex Cabrero, Paul Nelson, Natalie Crofts

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