Lehi, UT — August 3, 2025, One person was killed following an 18-wheeler accident that occurred at around 9:30 A.M. on 2100 North.

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According to reports, an 18-wheeler was traveling in the area of 2100 North and 2000 West, and was hauling a crane with its boom reportedly raised too high, when the crane struck a train overpass as the truck was driving underneath.

When first responders arrive don the scene they found the truck tipped over with the driver partially ejected and pinned underneath the struck, and having sustained fatal injuries. The driver was pronounced deceased, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash. This is an ongoing investigation, and officials may release more details in the future.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a truck hauling oversized equipment collides with an overpass, it immediately raises the question: How did a load this tall make it onto the road without being cleared for safe passage? At this point, reports only tell us that the crane’s boom was raised too high and struck a train overpass, but they don’t explain how or why that situation was allowed to happen.

In my experience, hauling large or tall equipment requires careful planning and multiple safety checks. A thorough investigation will need to examine:

  • Load preparation: Was the crane properly secured with the boom fully lowered before transport? If not, who signed off on the load being road-ready?
  • Route planning: Oversized or tall loads usually require permits and designated routes to avoid low-clearance obstacles. Was this step skipped, or did someone fail to account for the overpass?
  • Trucking company oversight: Was the driver properly trained for hauling this type of equipment, and were there procedures in place to double-check clearance heights?
  • Black box and dash camera data: These can confirm speed, braking, and whether the driver had time to react before the collision.

Even though no other vehicles were involved, this type of crash rarely comes down to a single mistake. Failures in load securement, dispatch planning, or company supervision can all create the conditions for a catastrophic error like this. Until investigators release more details, there are far more questions than answers about why this haul was on the road in the first place.

Key Takeaways:

  • The critical issue is why the crane boom was raised high enough to strike the overpass.
  • Oversized loads require permits, route planning, and company oversight that may not have been followed.
  • Evidence such as black box data and load preparation records will be key to understanding what went wrong.
  • Responsibility for a single-vehicle truck crash like this often extends beyond the driver to others involved in preparing and supervising the haul.

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