WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC4) – A second person has lost their life following the June 25 crash in West Valley City.
52-year-old Armando Lumbreras was hospitalized and in serious condition as a result of the two-vehicle accident on 5600 W, but succumbed to their injuries two days later.
A 16-year-old had also died in the crash on scene.
Around 6 a.m. Friday, West Valley City Police say a vehicle was traveling southbound on 5600 W when it drifted into the northbound lane, colliding with an SUV.
At the time of the incident, police told ABC4.com the driver of the vehicle died at the scene. The driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.
For previous updates on the story scroll below.
One dead, another hospitalized in West Valley City crash closing part of 5600 W
FRIDAY 6.25.21 7:45 a.m.
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC4) – One person is dead and another is hospitalized in serious condition after a two-vehicle in West Valley City on Friday.
At around 6 a.m., West Valley City Police say a vehicle was traveling southbound on 5600 W when it drifted into the northbound lane, colliding with an SUV.
Police say the unidentified driver of the vehicle died at the scene. The unidentified driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.
Emergency crews are still investigating the crash, closing 5600 W between eastbound SR-201 and 2400 S.
The roadway may not reopen until 10 a.m. Friday, according to officials. If you need to travel in the area, you are encouraged to take Mountain View or Bangerter.
One killed in crash closing part of 5600 W in West Valley City
FRIDAY 6/25/2021 6:50 a.m.
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC4) – One person is dead in a West Valley City crash that has closed part of 5600 W.
In the live look at the scene in the video player above, you can see crews investigating the scene.
It appears a passenger vehicle and an SUV were involved in the deadly crash.
The crash has closed 5600 W, in both directions, between eastbound SR-201 and 2400 S.
According to the Utah Department of Transportation, the crash may not be cleared until 10 a.m. Friday morning.
If you are traveling in the area, authorities ask that you seek an alternate route, such as Mountain View Corridor.
ABC4 has a crew on scene and is working to gather additional information. This story will be updated as details become available.
ORIGINAL STORY: Crash closes portion of 5600 W in West Valley City
FRIDAY 6/25/2021 6:27 a.m.
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC4) – A serious crash in West Valley City has shut down a portion of 5600 W.
While details of the crash are currently unclear, the Utah Department of Transportation reports 5600 W is closed in both directions between eastbound SR-201 and 2400 S.
In the above video, you can see emergency crews are on scene of the intersection of 5600 W at 2700 S near El Dorado.
UDOT estimates the roadway will not reopen until 10 a.m.
If you need to travel in the area, authorities ask that you use an alternate route, like Mountain View Corridor.
ABC4 has a crew en route to gather additional information.
This is a developing story, refresh for the latest updates.
