Spanish Fork, UT (June 7, 2026) – Two people suffered critical injuries on Friday morning, June 5, in a head-on crash on US-6 near mile marker 203 in a construction zone, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. The collision happened around 7:47 a.m. on the two-lane highway.
Investigators said the driver of a Ford F-350 traveling east attempted to turn around and entered the wrong lane of traffic. Witnesses told troopers the truck continued about 150 feet against traffic before approaching a westbound Chevrolet Cruze.
Officials said both drivers swerved toward the north shoulder in an effort to avoid the collision, but the vehicles struck nearly head-on along the side of the roadway. The female driver and male passenger inside the Chevrolet sustained very serious injuries and were flown from the scene to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The extent of injuries to the Ford driver has not yet been released. All lanes of US-6 were shut down for about an hour while crews worked at the roadway and investigators examined the crash site.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they recover.
Why Construction Zone Crashes Can Become Especially Dangerous
Construction zones often create narrow driving lanes, sudden traffic shifts, and reduced space for drivers to react. These conditions can increase the likelihood of serious crashes, especially on two-lane highways where opposing traffic travels close together.
Wrong-way movements inside work zones may be particularly hazardous because drivers have fewer escape options. Even when motorists attempt evasive actions, limited shoulder space and changing roadway patterns can make avoiding a collision difficult.
Head-on crashes frequently result in severe injuries because the force from both vehicles combines at the moment of contact. Safety experts encourage drivers to slow down, follow posted construction signs, and remain alert for unexpected vehicle movements while traveling through active roadway projects.
