One person dead after fiery Eagle Mountain crash

Authorities say a deputy pulled the driver from the burning car, but they died at the scene.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

A serious crash in Eagle Mountain, Utah on Wednesday afternoon resulted in one fatality. The crash involved an SUV and a passenger car, with the passenger car catching fire. A deputy was able to pull the driver of the passenger car from the flames, but they died at the scene. Two others, a passenger and the driver of the SUV, were injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Why it matters

Fatal car crashes are a tragic and all-too-common occurrence, with the Eagle Mountain incident highlighting the dangers on Utah's roads. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which resulted in the loss of life.

The details

According to the Utah County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred around 6384 North at 3:30 p.m. and involved an SUV and a passenger car. The collision caused the passenger car to catch fire, and a deputy was able to pull the driver from the flames, but they died at the scene. The passenger and driver of the SUV were injured and transported to a local hospital.

  • The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • The deputy pulled the driver from the burning car, but they died at the scene.

The players

Utah County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash in Eagle Mountain.

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What’s next

The sheriff's office is currently investigating the incident and is in the process of notifying the family of the driver who passed away.

The takeaway

This tragic crash serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety and the devastating consequences that can occur when accidents happen. The investigation into the cause of the crash will be crucial in determining how to prevent similar incidents in the future.