Snow Canyon Hiker Rescue
This incredible video shows the Utah DPS helicopter in action, rescuing a father and his 12 year old son from a steep cliffside in Snow Canyon. The pair became lost...
I-15 wrong-way driver in southern Utah (Updated with dash cam video)
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at about 02:18 AM, a 2006 Cadillac was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes, beginning at milepost 81. A Trooper was in a position to...
Weber County Fatal Crash #2
On Friday, February 14, 2025, at about 5:58 am, a Peterbuilt (26,000lb box truck) was traveling southbound on I-15 near milepost 341. The driver of the box truck stated a...
Weber County Fatal Crash
On Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:01 pm, Geo Metro and a Kenworth Semi were traveling southbound on I-15 near milepost 349 in Farr West. Traffic was slowing and the...
Tooele County Fatal Crash
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at approximately 6:52 am, a White Ford F-150 was waiting at the stop sign to make a left turn from Parachute Lane onto southbound SR-179....
Salt Lake County Fatal Rollover (Updated 2/7/25)
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at approximately 11:56 am, a bronze Mercedes G63 was traveling northbound on I-15 near MP 285. The vehicle was reported traveling recklessly in the right...
Utah Highway Patrol Public Notice for Unclaimed/Found Property
The Utah Highway Patrol currently holds various unclaimed and found properties. This includes backpacks, bikes, camping gear, clothing, electronics, firearms/weapons, currency, jewelry, purses, recreational gear, suitcases and tools. Ownership must be proven in...
I-80 Fatal Crash in Salt Lake County
On Thursday, Juanuary 16, 2024, at about 7:42 pm, a five car fatal accident occurred on westbound I-80 at 7200 West. Traffic was slowing due to two separate crashes further...
Utah DPS and DNR Mobilize to Assist California Wildfire Response
SALT LAKE CITY – (January 8, 2025) – The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have received official requests from the state...
Deceased driver located on US-89 in Mt. Pleasant (Updated)
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 10:00 am, the Mt. Pleasant Police Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash on US 89 near 900 South. The MPPD Officer arrived at...
Fatal Auto/Ped in Salt Lake County (Updated)
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at approximately 5:31 am, troopers responded to a report of a body found on the roadway near 1600 West on eastbound I-215 South. Upon arrival,...
Fatal Crash Kearns Boulevard in Park City (Updated)
On December 19, 2024, at approximately 0715 hours, a Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Kearns Boulevard near Cooke Drive in Park City. An adult female pedestrian was crossing...
Media inquiries: Please contact the office's Public Information Officer, Hillary Koellner, at [email protected].