Drowsy Driver Causes Accident Shutting Down I-15

Drowsy Driver Causes Accident Shutting Down I-15


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(KSL News) -- A drowsy driver lost control of her car on I- 15 near 1100 North.

Drowsy Driver Causes Accident Shutting Down I-15

Utah Highway Patrol says the teenager fell asleep at the wheel, crossed the median and slammed head-on into another car.

Troopers say she wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the car. She remained conscious and coherent and was in a lot of pain.

Both drivers were flown to the hospital in critical condition.

Drowsy Driver Causes Accident Shutting Down I-15

Northbound I-15 was closed at I-80 while crews cleaned up the wreckage.

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