Spanish Fork, UT (June 16, 2025) – Late on June 14, a motor vehicle crash occurred on United States Highway 6 near 18800 East, drawing emergency response from Spanish Fork units. The accident was reported at approximately 10:37 p.m. and led to road closures as crews assisted injured individuals and cleared the area.
At least one person was hurt in the incident and received emergency care at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital. The extent of injuries remains undisclosed, and officials are continuing their investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Delays were reported in the surrounding area during the response.
We hope those injured in this accident recover quickly.
Car Accidents in Utah
Crashes are a leading cause of injury throughout Utah. According to Utah.gov, thousands of crashes happen across the state each year, many occurring on rural highways like US 6. Long stretches of open road, high speeds, and limited lighting can make these areas especially dangerous.
When collisions happen on highways, it’s important to understand how these environments contribute to certain injury patterns and risks:
- Higher Speed Impacts: Highway crashes often involve faster-moving vehicles. The resulting force can cause more severe injuries, such as fractures, spinal trauma, or internal bleeding. Seatbelts and airbags may help, but don’t eliminate risk entirely.
- Limited Access to Medical Facilities: Some rural stretches of road are far from hospitals, meaning longer response times and delays in receiving care. This can increase the chances of complications, particularly with time-sensitive injuries.
- Increased Likelihood of Multi-Vehicle Involvement: At night or during low-visibility conditions, following drivers may not see an accident until it’s too late, leading to pileups. These multi-car accidents often result in more injuries and require extensive investigations.
- Hazardous Road Conditions: US 6 and similar routes may have narrow shoulders, winding sections, or steep grades. These factors increase the likelihood of rollovers or vehicles veering off the road, especially at night or in poor weather.
- Fatigue and Monotony: Drivers on long highway stretches may become drowsy or distracted. Fatigue-related crashes are particularly common on highways, and drivers may not even realize they’ve fallen asleep at the wheel.
After any crash, speaking with a car accident attorney in Spanish Fork is a critical next step. Our car accident attorneys can help evaluate liability, ensure proper documentation, and fight for compensation that covers your medical bills and other losses. Acting quickly allows your legal team to gather evidence and support your claim from the beginning.
At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, we’ve been committed to helping Utah injury victims since 1993. Our firm works only on personal injury cases and offers free consultations with no upfront costs. With over 150 years of combined legal experience, we are deeply familiar with how insurance companies operate—and how to challenge them. We don’t raise fees when a case goes to trial, and we offer personalized support directly from an attorney. Contact our Spanish Fork car accident attorneys at (801) 500-4000 and let’s talk about your next steps.
