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Utah Department of Public Safety Press Releases

151 Press Releases
  • Published on January 26, 2026 - 18:54 GMT

    I-80 MP 70, Roll Over Crash

    On January 24, 2026, at approximately 2:00 PM, a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT Pickup Truck was traveling westbound on I-80 near mile post 70 when it veered into the median. The vehicle re-entered and exited the roadway several times before crossing all westbound …

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  • Published on January 21, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

    Delta Fatal Auto-ped

    On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at about 7:56 am, a 78 year old male pushing a wheeled walker was crossing Main Street in Delta and was nearly to the opposite ...

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  • Published on December 29, 2025 - 07:08 GMT

    Fatal Crash Bangeter Hwy and 4100 South.

    On December 28, at 8:06 PM, a Hyundai Tucson was reported driving recklessly, swerving between lanes at a high rate of speed. For an unknown reason, the Hyundai collided with ...

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  • Published on December 13, 2025 - 19:38 GMT

    Fatal Crash on US-89 MM 268 (Ephraim, Utah)

    On Friday, December 12, 2025, at 2030 hours Troopers responded to US-89 near milepost 268 for a crash involving two school buses and a pickup truck. The pickup truck was ...

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  • Published on December 13, 2025 - 01:56 GMT

    Road Rage/Shots Fired-1300 S Bangerter Hwy

    On 12/12/2025 at approximately 11:39 hours troopers responded to a shots fired call near the area of 1300 South Bangerter Highway. Troopers on scene determined this call to be a result of a road rage incident. This incident is between two individuals that …

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  • Published on December 6, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

    Fatal Crash on US-6 near Green River

    On December 5th, at approximately 9:40 PM, a 2021 Freightliner semi was travelling westbound on Highway 6, and a 2020 Hyundai Palisade was travelling eastbound on Highway 6 at mile 296 (8 miles west of Green River, Utah). For an unknown reason, the …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 22:36 GMT

    BCI’s Autumn Hartman Recognized by Governor Cox as an Exceptional DPS Employee

    Autumn is a valuable member of our Grant Research Section. She consistently demonstrates dedication and excellence in her work. She plays a key role in several projects funded by the NCHIP Grant, a crucial initiative to improve our criminal history records …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 22:36 GMT

    DPS Town Hall December 2025

    Commissioner Mason and the DPS administration answer questions submitted by employees.

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  • Published on November 29, 2025 - 22:56 GMT

    Fatal Wrong Way Crash: I-15 1900 South

    On November 29, 2025, at approximately 0153 hours, a gray Audi SQ5 entered I-15 the wrong way (traveling southbound in the northbound lanes) from the 600 South off-ramp. The Audi ...

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  • Published on November 28, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

    Dispatch’s Jill Custode Recognized by Governor Cox as an Exceptional DPS Employee

    On April 13, 2025, Jill Custode displayed outstanding performance during the two complex and emotional 911 calls. Within five minutes, Jill handled a report of a suicide and then immediately transitioned to a cardiac arrest—both high-priority, low- …

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  • Published on November 24, 2025 - 23:07 GMT

    Holiday Click It Or Ticket Campaign

    Children’s drawings help remind drivers to buckle up this holiday season Before holiday travel begins, DPS reminds Utahns of one simple, lifesaving message: Buckle Up — Every Seat. Every Row. Every Trip. WHAT: Media are invited to a Click It or Ticket …

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  • Published on November 1, 2025 - 02:27 GMT

    An Era Concludes: The Department of Public Safety and The Utah Highway Patrol Celebrate the Retirement of Colonel Mike Rapich

    The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) gathered to honor Colonel Mike Rapich for his 33 years of distinguished service, including nine years as the UHP’s Colonel. We congratulate Colonel Rapich on a truly exceptional career …

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  • Published on October 20, 2025 - 16:28 GMT

    Fatal Crash: SR-92 American Fork Canyon

    Crashed vehicle on SR-92 – October 20, 2025 – Credit UHP. On October 20, 2025 at about 02:30 AM a passenger vehicle was traveling westbound on SR-92 at MM 9. The driver left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck the mountainside. The driver, who is …

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  • Published on October 20, 2025 - 14:10 GMT

    Fatal Crash: I-15 Northbound Milepost 54 (Cedar City)

    On October 19, 2025 at about 1946 hours a motorcycle was traveling northbound on I-15 near mile post 54, 3 miles south of Cedar City. The motorcycle rear ended a ...

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  • Published on October 3, 2025 - 03:06 GMT

    Fatal Crash US-89 (Big Water, UT)

    On 10/1/2025 at about 4:40 PM A semi was southbound and a pickup hauling a boat was northbound on US-89. A passenger car was on the East side of the highway on a cross street waiting to cross the highway to the West. The passenger car failed to yield the …

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  • Published on October 3, 2025 - 03:06 GMT

    Fatal Motorcycle Crash – SR-10 Near Boulder

    On October 2, 2025, a motorcycle with a single rider, was traveling northbound on SR-12 near milepost 101 at about 12:17 PM. A witness observed the motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed as it entered a curve in the road to the left. The motorcycle …

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  • Published on October 1, 2025 - 21:26 GMT

    US-89 Fatal Crash

    On September 30, 2025 at about 5:00 PM troopers were dispatched to a serious injury crash on US-89 near mile marker 293. Troopers found the two-car crash involving a 10-wheeler dump truck and a passenger vehicle. During the course of the investigation …

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  • Published on September 16, 2025 - 13:24 GMT

    SR-50 Fatal Crash

    On Monday, September 15, 2025, at about 4:54 pm, a Ford F250 box truck was traveling east on SR-50 near mile marker 136. The box truck crossed over into the westbound lane, hitting an eastbound 2016 BMW K1600 motorcycle head-on. The 69-year-old male driver …

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  • Published on September 14, 2025 - 22:57 GMT

    Fatal Crash I-84 WB MM 103

    On September 14, 2025, at 1032 hours, troopers responded to a crash westbound on I-84 near mile marker 103. A Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound and, for an unknown ...

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  • Published on September 11, 2025 - 22:49 GMT

    Media Advisory: Seeking the Public’s Help Identifying Charlie Kirk’s Shooter at UVU

    Orem, Utah — We are seeking the public’s help in identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. 1-800-CALL-FBI Digital media tips: https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893 The …

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