Provo, UT (October 22, 2024) — A two-vehicle collision in Provo on Tuesday resulted in three individuals being hospitalized, with one suffering life-threatening injuries.

Provo officials reported that the incident occurred on 1700 N State Street. According to authorities, one vehicle was heading southbound when another car attempted a left turn in front of it, leading to the collision. As a result of the crash, three individuals were transported to a nearby hospital. Officials confirmed that one of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries, while the other two sustained minor injuries.

Following the accident, 1700 N State Street was closed to southbound traffic. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Provo Police Department announced the road closure but did not specify when the road would reopen. The identities of those involved have not been released, and further details about the incident are still under investigation.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

• The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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