Fatal semi crash leads to fire and closure of Eastbound Interstate 80

SALT LAKE CITY — A fatal crash has closed all lanes of eastbound Interstate 80 near where the interstate connects to State Route 201.

A semi-truck was traveling eastbound on I-80 near mile marker 102 when it went into a curve and lost control, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. The truck then hit the barrier and overturned.

The truck was carrying two trailers filled with sand at the time of the collision.

According to authorities, the truck caught fire and the driver died. No other vehicles were involved.

Eastbound I-80 is closed and all eastbound traffic is being diverted to State Route 201. The left lane of the westbound side of the interstate was also closed due to debris.

Officials tell FOX 13 News the cleanup and closures are expected to last another 4 hours.