BOUNTIFUL, Utah, Oct. 4, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah Highway Patrol says a woman who suffered a suspected “medical issue” leading to a crash on Interstate 15 Thursday died at the hospital after the accident.
“At approximately 13:56, upon our initial investigation, we suspect that an adult female had a medical issue while driving southbound on I-15 near the 500 west exit in Bountiful,” UHP Lt. Cameron Roden told Gephardt Daily.
“Her vehicle sideswiped the right barrier and then crossed all lanes to the left. It then sideswiped the left barrier and slide along it until it came to a stop.
“CPR was initiated and she was transported to the hospital. We were advised that she passed away at the hospital,” Roden said.
The crash led to a multi-hour traffic jam on I-15 which lasted into the afternoon rush hour.
The woman’s name was not released.
