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id: 8de8026dc7
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-07 02:25 MST
updated: 2026-11-07 02:25 MST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Driver killed in crash that closes S.R.-172 in Salt Lake City

A driver was killed early Saturday after losing control at high speed and striking a steel traffic pole, police said.

Section: [Public Safety](/salt-lake-city/section/safety.md) · Entities: [State Route 172](/salt-lake-city/wiki/state-route-172.md)

## Coverage

- [KSL.com](https://www.ksl.com/article/51644402/fatal-crash-closes-sr-172-in-salt-lake-city-after-vehicle-fire), 2026-11-07 02:25 MST: Fatal crash closes S.R.-172 in Salt Lake City after vehicle fire

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