Investigators with the Utah Highway Patrol suspect a medical emergency caused the tragic crash Thursday afternoon in Sanpete County.
According to a UHP press release, the head-on collision on Highway 89 occurred around 1 p.m. when the driver of a southbound 2005 Chevy Tahoe crossed the centerline near milepost 293 and collided with a northbound semi-truck head on.
The Tahoe’s driver, a 68-year-old male, died on the scene, according to the UHP.
The semi’s driver, a 62-year-old man, managed to escape with minor injuries.
No other information was immediately provided.
Reference: 1 dead in head-on collision with semi-truck in Sanpete County