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TREMONTON — Northbound I-15 has reopened at the junction of I-84 in Box Elder County after a crash temporarily closed down the freeway, authorities said.
A crash Thursday afternoon closed the freeway just south of Tremonton, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.
Open! Open! Open! NB 15 now seeing traffic move through the area again from earlier crash prior to the I-84 switch Tremonton. @kslnewsradio@kirahoffelmeyerhttps://t.co/9Nyw6YZWVUpic.twitter.com/UlKvmDOyA0
— Rikki Meece (@KSLRikki) July 25, 2019
As of 3:45 p.m., the freeway has fully reopened, according to KSL Traffic Center's Rikki Meece.
It appears that a man died by suicide in the crash, according to Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Nick Street.
No other information about the incident was immediately available. This story will be updated when more information is available.
Crisis Hotlines
- Utah County Crisis Line: 801-691-5433
- Salt Lake County/UNI Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
- Wasatch Mental Health Crisis Line: 801-373-7393
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1-866-488-7386
Online resources
- NAMI Utah: namiut.org
- Utah Chapter-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsputah.com
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Warning signs of suicide
- Talking about wanting to die
- Looking for a way to kill oneself
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
- Acting anxious, agitated or recklessly
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Withdrawing or feeling isolated
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- Displaying extreme mood swings
The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what causes a suicide.
What to do if you see warning signs of suicide
- Do not leave the person alone
- Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt
- Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional
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