WASATCH COUNTY, Utah-
5:51 pm
A 17-year-old boy was killed during this incident. The incident commenced one mile south of Charleston when a northbound Honda Civic drifted off the right side of a narrow section of the highway, per a news release from the Utah Highway Patrol.
The boy was the only occupant in the vehicle and over-corrected back to the left.
This resulted in the Civic crossing into oncoming traffic, sideswiping a Subaru Crosstrek, per the release.
Furthermore, the Civic then spun, being hit by a Toyota Sienna minivan. The 17-year-old died at the scene and was not identified.
Occupants of the Sienna suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
Initially, Utah Highway Patrol officials said the deceased person was in the Sienna, but later clarified it was the driver of the Civic.
In contrast to initial reports, UHP officials later confirmed occupants of the Subaru were not injured. Initial reports stated they were.
4:29 pm
U.S. 189 is now open in both directions at the crash site. Intermittent closures may be possible at milepost 24. Therefore, drivers should be on the lookout for this. Delays are expected and drivers should use caution in the area.
Update: Both directions are now open. Intermittent closures possible at MP 24, 1 mile south of Charleston Rd. Expect delay and use caution.
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) January 1, 2021
3:19 pm
The Utah Highway Patrol reports a fatal crash occurred at 3:14 pm near Deer Creek Reservoir on U.S. 189 at milepost 24.
UHP Troopers are on scene of a fatal crash on SR-189 MP 24 near Deer Creek Reservoir. Three vehicles are involved. SR-189 will be closed for a few hours while the investigation takes place.
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) January 1, 2021
Therefore, for the time being, alternate routes are required to get in and out of the Heber Valley.
S.R. 92 can be accessed to get to the Utah Valley south of Deer Creek. North of Deer Creek, U.S. 40 via Interstate80 can be accessed to get to the Heber Valley.
We will update this story throughout the afternoon/evening when further information becomes available.
At this stage, there is no estimated time for reopening, per information from UDOT.
