The driver killed after losing control and crashed on “Slick” US 6, DPS confirmed

Carbon County, Utah – the driver of a gray Tesla was killed on Sunday afternoon after losing control of the US 6, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

In an X -post from the Ministry of Transport at Utah, the crash on US 6 Eastbound Bound Bound Bound Bound 259 and closed the right track.

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EB US 6 at MP 259 (3 Mi E SR-123) Carbon Co.
Right track closed
Est. Release time: 9:30 p.m.
For updates:

– Udot traffic (@udottraffic) May 18, 2025

DPS released on its website that a gray Tesla traveled to the east when it lost control due to the “smooth” road conditions of a former rainstorm.

According to DPS, the Tesla collided with a trailer of a RAM 1500.

“When the Tesla was on the side, it was beaten on the driver's side by a white GMC Yukon,” said DPS.

The Utah Highway Patrol said that the Tesla driver was killed at the scene.

DPS explained the The GMC driver suffered minor injuries while the driver of the Yukon was unharmed.

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