On the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 26, a snowstorm that had settled over SR-96 is suspected to have led to a collision near mile marker 17, six miles away from Scofield Reservoir.

According to the Utah Division of Transportation traffic website, the accident occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. A westbound Ford  Pickup truck was struck by a semitruck traveling in the eastbound lane according to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cam Roden.

According to the UHP, ” The driver of the pickup lost control on ice-covered roads and veered into the eastbound lane, hitting the semi head-on.”

In a news release from the Utah Department of Public Safety, the department shares,” The 54-year-old female passenger in the Ford sustained serious injuries and died from the impact.  The driver of the pickup was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  The driver of the semi was taken to a local hospital by private vehicle.

The identity of the women killed has not been released.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available, follow Castle Country Radio Stations for the latest updates.

Update 11-4-24 10:25 a.m.

The identity of the 54-year old female passenger has been revealed as Scarleth Ramnarine, a resident of West Jordan, Utah.