3-year-old child and adult killed in US-40 crash in Wasatch County

WASATCH COUNTY, Utah – A 3-year-old girl and an adult woman were killed Tuesday in a crash on US-40 in Wasatch County that closed the road.

The Utah Highway Patrol reported the multi-vehicle crash occurred near mile marker 36 around 2:40 p.m.

A pickup truck and a Volkswagen Passat were involved in the accident when one of the vehicles crossed into oncoming traffic. However, the UHP is currently unsure which vehicle was at fault.

The child and the woman were killed, but officials are not sure of any other injuries.

It is estimated that US-40 will remain closed through tonight as crews clear debris from the accident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area as the traffic jam was nearly 5 miles long as of 5:15 p.m.