Northbound I-15 reopens after fatal crash

SALT LAKE CITY — Northbound I-15 has reopened after a fatal crash during rush hour Wednesday morning shut down the freeway for about an hour.

The crash occurred on I-15 near North Temple at about 7:45 a.m. The freeway was closed at 400 South, forcing all vehicles to exit at 600 South. The transition ramp from eastbound I-80 to go north on I-15 was also closed for a time.

Just before 9 a.m., police opened the left three lanes to traffic. By 11:15 a.m., all lanes had reopened.

Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cameron Roden confirmed two cars were involved in the crash: a black pickup truck and a red Jeep. The driver of the Jeep died, but police have not released more information.

Rush-hour traffic was significantly backed up, with slowdowns beginning at 2100 North in Lehi. City streets in Salt Lake County were congested as people exited I-15 in search of alternate routes, according to the KSL Traffic Center.

Prior to the fatal crash, a separate crash occurred right off the 600 North exit. This accident caused significant delays in the right lane of I-15, reaching from the exit and back toward the I-80 interchange.

This story will be updated.

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