Suspect Arrested for DUI After Collision with UHP Vehicle in Murray

The incident occurred on the I-15 off-ramp at 5300 South early Saturday morning.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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A 19-year-old woman was arrested by Murray Police for Driving Under the Influence after her vehicle was struck by a Utah Highway Patrol trooper's patrol car on the I-15 off-ramp at 5300 South in Murray. The trooper was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the woman was unharmed.

Why it matters

Impaired driving incidents involving collisions with law enforcement vehicles raise concerns about public safety and the need for continued education and enforcement efforts to curb drunk driving in Utah communities.

The details

According to a press release from Utah Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. when the trooper's patrol car struck a passenger vehicle that had stopped in the travel lane after running out of fuel.

  • The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Utah Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency responsible for patrolling Utah's highways and interstates.

Murray Police

The local law enforcement agency that arrested the 19-year-old woman for Driving Under the Influence.

19-year-old woman

The driver of the passenger vehicle that was struck by the Utah Highway Patrol trooper's patrol car.

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What’s next

The 19-year-old woman will face charges for Driving Under the Influence as a result of the incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing need for increased education and enforcement efforts to combat drunk driving and protect public safety on Utah's roads.