39-Year-Old Man Killed In Rear-End Collision With Disabled Semi on I-15

Quick Facts:

Where: Interstate 15 southbound near East Bay in Provo, UT

What Happened: One person was killed in a rear-end collision with a disabled semi-truck

Participants:

• Semi-Truck Driver
• 39-Year-Old Man, White Kia Soul Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• 39-Year-Old Man, Fatality

Details:

A 39-Year-Old man was killed after his Kia Soul collided with the rear of a disabled semi-truck on I-15 in Provo, UT. Troopers from the Utah Highway Patrol say the accident happened around 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Authorities report the semi was dealing with engine problems when it stopped, blocking a lane of travel. The driver of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.