Millard County, UT — September 15, 2025, two motorcyclists were killed following a truck accident at around 5:00 p.m. on State Route 50.

Preliminary information about the accident says that it happened near mile marker 136 along State Route 50.

Authorities said that a 69-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were on a motorcycle that was going eastbound along the highway. While doing so, a box truck going the opposite direction crashed into them.

Due to the collision, the motorcycle riders were killed. The truck driver had minor injuries. Right now, police say speed and "drowsy driving" were factors in the accident.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When investigators point to drowsy driving and speed as possible contributing factors in a deadly crash, it’s a clear sign that something went wrong long before the moment of impact. Two motorcyclists lost their lives in this incident, and while the immediate cause appears to be a box truck crossing into their path, the real question is why the driver was in that condition to begin with.

Drowsy driving doesn’t just happen in a vacuum. In commercial transportation, fatigue is often a symptom of deeper issues—ones that may trace directly back to the driver’s employer. Was the driver pushed to stay on the road longer than they should have? Were they under pressure to complete a delivery without adequate rest? Did the company monitor their hours of service or track warning signs of fatigue before this crash happened?

In my experience, when truck drivers end up behind the wheel while exhausted, it’s usually not because they want to be—it’s because the system around them allows it, ignores it, or in some cases, demands it. Some companies overlook rest breaks, delay routes so badly that drivers are forced to make up time, or simply don't enforce fatigue management policies at all. Those aren’t harmless oversights. They’re conditions that can—and do—lead to fatal consequences.

That’s why accountability in a crash like this can't stop with the driver. A full investigation should look into dispatch records, logbooks, internal communications, and company policies to understand how and why a fatigued driver was on the road in the first place. Because if someone dies due to a trucker falling asleep or losing control from exhaustion, the driver may not be the only one responsible for what happened.

Key Takeaways

• Drowsy driving in commercial trucking is often the result of employer pressure, poor oversight, or policy failures.
• Speed and fatigue are red flags that may indicate deeper systemic problems behind the wheel.
• Trucking companies are responsible for enforcing rest periods and managing driver schedules safely.
• Investigations should focus on why the driver was fatigued—not just that they were.
• Full accountability requires examining the employer’s role in creating unsafe operating conditions.