Salt Lake City, UT (August 8, 2025) A collision involving two Ford pickup trucks occurred Thursday afternoon, August 7, in Salt Lake City, resulting in reported injuries and temporary traffic delays. The crash happened at approximately 4:39 p.m. near the intersection of 3500 East and 3300 South, prompting a significant emergency response.
According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, both trucks were traveling through the intersection when the collision occurred. The impact left both vehicles with substantial front-end damage, with debris scattered across the roadway. Emergency medical crews arrived quickly, providing on-scene care to those injured before transporting at least one person to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. Authorities have not released details on the severity of the injuries.
Witnesses reported that the collision may have been caused by one vehicle failing to yield while making a turn, though the official cause is still under investigation. Officers are reviewing roadway evidence, statements from drivers and witnesses, and any available surveillance footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras.
Traffic in the area was partially blocked for nearly an hour as first responders secured the scene, cleared debris, and arranged for the damaged trucks to be towed. By early evening, the intersection had fully reopened, and normal traffic flow resumed.
We extend our sincere wishes for a full recovery to those injured in this crash.
Truck Accidents in Salt Lake City
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