January 11, 2025

Truck chase ends safely in Utah after fire drama

Steve Smith

Truck chase ends safely in Utah after fire drama

A semi truck driver was arrested following a wild police chase near Beaver, Utah, on January 9. The chase began when a call came in about reckless driving on Interstate 70.

The chase: The driver failed to stop for deputies, continuing onto I-15. Despite attempts to stop the truck with spike strips, the driver kept going on bare rims, creating heavy smoke.

The pursuit concluded three miles north of Beaver, where the truck eventually stopped, and the driver was taken into custody.
No injuries were reported during the incident.

The fire: After the arrest, the truck caught fire. The Beaver Fire Department quickly responded to extinguish the flames. The southbound lanes of I-15 were temporarily closed as crews managed the scene, reported KSL NewsRadio.

Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident, and everyone made it out safely.

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