Millard County, UT — January 2, 2026, three people were injured in a truck accident at about 7:30 a.m. on Interstate 15/Veterans Memorial Highway south of Cove Fort.

Authorities said a semi-truck and a passenger car were involved in a crash on southbound I-15 near mile marker 132.

Three people were hospitalized after the crash, according to authorities. One suffered critical injuries, while the other two had moderate injuries.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Millard County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a crash sends three people to the hospital, including one in critical condition, it’s only natural to ask: How could something like this happen on a major highway like I-15? And more importantly, what steps are being taken to get to the truth?

Authorities say a semi-truck and a passenger car collided just south of Cove Fort, but beyond that, there’s not much detail available. That leaves a number of important questions wide open.

Was the truck moving when the crash occurred, or was it stopped or disabled in the roadway? Depending on that answer, different liability questions arise. If the truck struck the passenger car, why didn’t the driver avoid the collision? Was he distracted or fatigued? On the other hand, if the passenger car ran into the truck, was the trailer properly marked and visible? Was it moving at highway speed or slowing for a reason that needs explaining?

At this stage, it’s not clear whether the truck’s black box (also known as an engine control module) has been reviewed. That device records speed, braking and throttle inputs and can often clarify what really happened in the seconds before a crash. In-cab camera footage, if available, could show whether the trucker was paying attention, using a cell phone or reacting to something on the road.

There’s also the question of the trucking company’s role. Depending on the driver’s history and how thoroughly he was vetted and trained, the company itself might bear significant responsibility. I’ve seen cases where drivers with long records of safety issues were hired without meaningful evaluation. When that happens, the company’s negligence can be just as much a factor as what the driver did behind the wheel.

Until more information comes out, the public is left in the dark. That’s why it’s so important for those affected to make sure an independent investigation takes place, one that looks beyond the crash scene and into the layers of responsibility behind every commercial truck on the road.

Key Takeaways:

• The cause of the crash between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle remains unclear based on current reports.
• Critical questions include whether the truck was moving or stopped, and what role driver behavior or visibility may have played.
• Black box data, in-cab cameras and cell phone records can offer vital evidence about the trucker’s actions.
• The trucking company’s hiring, training and oversight practices may also come under scrutiny.
• A thorough, independent investigation is the only way to determine who should be held accountable.