Pickup Collides with Dump Truck in Cedar City

Utah Highway Patrol investigating potential red light violation as cause of crash

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:04am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked and dented side mirror from a pickup truck, conveying the gritty, investigative nature of the incident through dramatic lighting and shallow depth of field.A damaged side mirror provides key physical evidence as investigators work to determine the cause of a serious intersection collision in Cedar City.Cedar City Today

A driver was transported to the hospital after their pickup truck collided with a dump truck on State Route 56 in Cedar City, Utah on Monday morning. The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating whether the pickup driver may have run a red light prior to the crash.

Why it matters

Intersection collisions involving commercial vehicles like dump trucks can often lead to serious injuries due to the size and weight disparity. Determining the cause, such as a potential red light violation, is crucial for understanding how to improve traffic safety in the area.

The details

According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at the intersection of State Route 56 and 3000 West in Cedar City. Investigators believe the pickup truck driver may have run a red light before crashing into the side of the dump truck. The pickup driver was transported to a local hospital with unspecified injuries.

  • The collision occurred on Monday, March 31, 2026 in the morning.

The players

Utah Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency investigating the cause of the collision.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The Utah Highway Patrol will review any available traffic camera footage and witness statements to determine if the pickup driver ran the red light before the crash.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of intersection safety and the need for all drivers, including those operating commercial vehicles, to be vigilant about obeying traffic signals to prevent serious collisions.