Newly released footage from the Utah Highway Patrol captures the moment a vehicle crashed into two stationary law enforcement cars responding to a separate incident on Interstate 15 in Beaver County.
On August 11, 2026, responders from UHP and the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene to assist with a rollover crash. While officers were managing the initial accident site, an oncoming vehicle collided directly with both a state trooper’s patrol car and a county deputy’s vehicle.
A recent UHP crash I-15 Beaver County video released by state authorities shows the exact moment of impact.
Chain Reaction Crashes and Hospitalizations
The impact caused severe damage to both patrol vehicles. Shortly after the initial collision involving the emergency cars, a third vehicle rolled over into the southbound lanes of I-15.
The Beaver County Sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries in the crash, while the UHP trooper was able to walk away uninjured. However, several other people involved in the incident sustained injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Watch the Moment of Impact
The Utah Highway Patrol released official video from the scene to highlight the extreme hazards officers face on rural interstate stretches during bad weather.
Watch it here: ABC4 Utah on YouTube
UHP Reminder: Slow Down and Move Over
Following the collisions, public safety officials issued a warning regarding road conditions and driver behavior during inclement weather.
UHP emphasized that posted speed limits are intended for ideal driving conditions. When rain occurs or roadways become slick, drivers are required to reduce their speed immediately.
State law mandates that whenever drivers see flashing emergency lights on the highway, they must slow down and move over to give emergency crews a safe space to work.
