Fatal Crash Near Vernal On Highway 40 Tuesday Morning

A fatal crash occurred on Tuesday on November 16th at approximately 11:16 am on Highway 40 near Vernal. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a gray Jeep Cherokee SUV was traveling west on Highway 40 at milepost 139. A white 2017 Dodge RAM pickup was traveling east at the same location and drifted left of center. The Dodge pickup struck the Jeep head-on and the driver of the Jeep Cherokee was killed on impact while the driver of the Dodge pickup was transported by ground to a local hospital in critical condition. Lane restrictions affected Highway 40 for about 2 and a half hours. Evans Family Media offers our condolences for those mourning this tragic loss.