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PROVO — One person is in critical condition after being struck by a loose tire on northbound I-15 near Provo Center Street on Wednesday, Utah Highway Patrol officials said.
According to a press release, the Chevy Spark struck a loose tire around 5 p.m. and the front passenger of the vehicle was hit. The person was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
A second vehicle was also hit by the loose tire, but no injuries were reported in that vehicle, according to the release.
Utah Highway Patrol officials are asking for help in identifying the vehicle that lost the tire. Witnesses told troopers the tire came out of the back of a lifted full-size Chevrolet pickup truck.
If you witnessed the incident or have information on the vehicle that lost the wheel, Utah Highway Patrol asks you to call 801-887-3800.
