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Semi Collision at Pole Canyon and SR-36 Intersection
Minor injuries reported after SUV turns in front of semi-truck in Tooele, Utah
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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A semi-truck pulling double trailers was driving southbound on SR-36 in Tooele, Utah when it collided with an SUV that was turning left onto Pole Canyon Road. The semi-truck driver was uninjured, but a female passenger in the SUV sustained minor injuries and the male SUV driver had possible minor injuries, though neither was transported to the hospital.
Why it matters
Intersection collisions involving large commercial vehicles like semi-trucks can result in serious injuries or fatalities, so this incident highlights the importance of driver awareness and caution when navigating busy intersections, especially with oversized vehicles.
The details
According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the semi-truck was traveling southbound on SR-36 in the third lane around 8:30 a.m. on February 19, 2026 when the northbound SUV began turning left onto Pole Canyon Road, colliding with the side of the semi-truck. The semi-truck had a small fuel leak after the collision but the driver was uninjured. The female passenger in the SUV sustained minor injuries, while the male SUV driver had possible minor injuries, but neither required hospitalization.
- The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. on February 19, 2026.
The players
Utah Highway Patrol
The state law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the collision.
Lt. Roden
A lieutenant with the Utah Highway Patrol who provided details about the incident.
The takeaway
This collision serves as a reminder for all drivers, especially those operating large commercial vehicles, to exercise extreme caution and awareness when navigating busy intersections to avoid potentially serious accidents.
