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RICHMOND, Cache County — A Logan woman died and another woman was injured in a crash on U.S. Highway 91 Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Phyllis Belles, 70, died from injuries in the crash. Her 21-year-old granddaughter was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident and was taken to Logan Regional Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Nick Street said.
Emergency crews responded to a report of the crash on U.S. 91 at an intersection near North Cache Middle School shortly after 12:30 p.m. The 21-year-old woman was driving a Subaru Forester when she lost control of the vehicle, couldn't stop and ended up under the rear of the trailer's dual wheels, Street said.
Belles wasn't wearing a seat belt and was ejected. She died at the scene. Her granddaughter wasn't wearing a seat belt either, but troopers didn't say if she was ejected or not. She was expected to survive, Street said. The driver of the semitruck wasn’t injured.
The highway was slick and covered with snow at the time of the crash. Street said the tires of the Subaru were worn smooth and were showing cords, which made it difficult for the vehicle to stop.
Utah Department of Transportation officials said chains and four-wheel drive were required through Sardine Canyon on U.S. 91. UDOT officials added the scene of the crash was cleared and U.S. 91 lanes were reopened, as of 3:30 p.m.
Several other crashes were also reported across the state Tuesday because of wintry weather.
Contributing: Natalie Mollinet, KSL
