Woman killed in West Valley City crash after running red light

Collision occurred at intersection of Mountain View Corridor and 4100 South

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:04am

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A woman was killed in a crash in West Valley City, Utah after running a red light and colliding with a northbound tow truck that had the right of way. Both vehicles caught fire after the impact, and the SUV driver later died at the hospital. The tow truck driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the importance of obeying traffic signals to prevent serious and fatal accidents. Red light running is a major contributor to intersection crashes, which can have devastating consequences for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.

The details

Police reported that the collision occurred just before 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of 4100 South and Mountain View Corridor. An eastbound SUV ran a red light and was T-boned by a northbound tow truck that had the green light. Both vehicles caught fire after the impact. The SUV driver was transported to a hospital where she later died. The tow truck driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

  • The collision was reported just before 1:30 p.m. on March 28, 2026.

The players

SUV Driver

The identity of the SUV driver who ran the red light and was killed in the crash has not been released by authorities.

Tow Truck Driver

The tow truck driver who had the green light and was involved in the collision suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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What’s next

Northbound lanes at 4100 South will remain closed for several hours while crews clear the scene and investigate the crash.

The takeaway

This tragic accident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, such as obeying traffic signals, to prevent devastating collisions and loss of life on our roads.