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Utah Department of Public Safety Press Releases

206 Press Releases
  • Published on September 1, 2025 - 02:13 GMT

    Deadly Wrong-Way Crash in Saint George on I-15

    On Sunday night at 18:17 hours a female driver in her 90s entered I-15 at exit 5, going southbound in the northbound lanes. She was driving a 2017 Cadillac sedan. At mile 4 the Cadillac struck a 2019 Toyota Highlander, head-on. The driver of the Cadillac …

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  • Published on August 26, 2025 - 19:28 GMT

    SR-6 fatal crash.

    On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at about 7:40 am, a white Toyota Sequoia was traveling east on SR-6 near milepost 231, just north of Helper, when it crossed the centerline and sideswiped a 2020 Freightliner semi, which was traveling westbound. The collision …

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  • Published on August 24, 2025 - 23:30 GMT

    SR-40 MM 154 Fatal (Jensen, Utah)

    A John Deere Backhoe was being followed by and escorted by a pickup truck traveling eastbound on SR-40 near mile post 154(Ashley Creek St). The backhoe and pickup truck attempted to turn left. At this time, an eastbound gray Toyota Camry attempted to pass …

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  • Published on August 24, 2025 - 21:24 GMT

    I-15 MM 155 Fatal (Meadow, Utah)

    A silver Honda Pilot was traveling North on I-15 near mile post 155 when the driver allowed the car to drift from the roadway. The driver overcorrected and the car began to roll over several times, coming to a rest on its roof. The driver and lone occupant …

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  • Published on August 11, 2025 - 23:33 GMT

    I-70 Fatal in Emery County

    On Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 1:10 pm, A 2017 Volvo Semi was eastbound near milepost 142. The Volvo was traveling too fast to navigate the turn in the road and struck the center barrier. The semi continued eastbound to the Ghost Rock view area exit. It …

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  • Published on August 4, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

    SR-144 / Tibble fork wild Fire and Evacuations

    SR-144 at the junction with SR-92 in Utah County is closed due to a fire near Tibble Fork Reservoir. Troopers are assisting local departments with evacuating the area for safety.

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  • Published on July 31, 2025 - 13:51 GMT

    Utah’s Motorcycle Deaths Shatter July Record: DPS Urges Immediate Rider Action

    Victim’s widow to speak as DPS and retailers stress critical safety behaviors for riders and drivers WHAT: In the wake of an alarming spike in motorcycle fatalities, the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging motorcyclists to change the way they …

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  • Published on July 28, 2025 - 12:07 GMT

    Utah Highway Patrol Strategic Plan

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  • Published on July 25, 2025 - 15:02 GMT

    US-6 Fatal Motorcycle Crash

    On Thursday, July 24, 2025, at approximately 7:01 pm, a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville was northbound on SR-89 approaching the junction with SR-6. The Pontiac stopped at the stop sign preparing to turn west/Left. The driver failed to see a Harley Davidson …

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  • Published on July 25, 2025 - 15:02 GMT

    Cache County Fatal Motorcycle Crash

    On Thursday, July 24, 2025 at approximately 10:48 pm, a black 2024 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling westbound on SR-101, in Blacksmith Fork Canyon. At milepost 10, the roadway curved to the right. The driver was unable to negotiate the curve and ran off …

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  • Published on July 15, 2025 - 10:47 GMT

    Media Release: State Leaders to Announce New Developments in Utah’s Fight Against Fentanyl

    Salt Lake City, UT — On Monday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m., Utah’s top leaders in public safety, health, and drug enforcement, alongside federal partners, will hold a press conference to share a progress update on the Governor’s Fentanyl Task Force. Since its …

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  • Published on July 9, 2025 - 00:10 GMT

    I-80 Incident Results in a Fatality

    On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at about 1:10 pm, a green Subaru Forrester was southbound on I-15, at 500 South. The driver suffered what appeared to be a medical episode. The vehicle veered to the right, grazing the concrete barrier. The vehicle continued …

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  • Published on July 8, 2025 - 22:32 GMT

    SR-68 Fatal Crash in Utah County (Updated)

    On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at about 1:27 pm, a grey Audi sedan was northbound on SR-68 near mile marker 14 when the driver failed to negotiate a turn in the roadway. He ran off the road, went through a fence and rolled. Airmed and local officers on scene …

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 14:41 GMT

    Public Relations Coordinator

    Public Relations Coordinator Job Summary: Responsible for acting as a liaison between the Executive Board, the media and emergency responder agencies and other groups statewide. Accountability: Acts as liaison between ...

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 14:41 GMT

    Regional Coordinator Representative

    Regional Coordinator Representative Job Summary: Serves on the Executive Board as a liaison between the regional coordinators and the Board, responsible for reporting pertinent information back to the seven regional ...

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 14:41 GMT

    Regional Coordinator

    Category / CISM Volunteer Job Descriptions

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 14:40 GMT

    Senior Debriefing Coordinator

    Senior Debriefing Coordinator Job Summary: Reports to the Executive Board. Responsible to act as liaison between debriefing coordinators of the CISM team and the Executive Board. Schedules Call Out Coordinators. ...

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 14:40 GMT

    Spouse Team Representative

    Spouse Team Representative Job Summary: Responsible for acting as a liaison between the executive Board and CISM spouse team members. Accountability: Acts as liaison between spouse team members and the ...

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 14:40 GMT

    Spouse Team Member

    Spouse Team Member Job Summary: Provides an organized approach to the management of stress responses of the spouses of emergency service responders (ESR) having been exposed to, or experiencing traumatic stress resulting from an incident experienced by …

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 14:40 GMT

    Team Secretary

    Team Secretary Job Summary: Performs varied secretarial work including, mailing, answering correspondence, and extensive record-keeping for the Utah CISM Team. Receives assignments and coordinates work through the Chairperson, the Executive Board, and the …

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