Fatal Motorcycle Crash Northbound I-15 @ 10800 South Draper.

What this means

Utah's Department of Public Safety said a motorcycle rider died after a three-vehicle collision at approximately 1:21 p.m. on October 3, 2026, on northbound Interstate 15 near 10800 South in Draper. According to the preliminary release, the motorcycle skidded into the rear of a slowing Dodge Journey and then struck a Ford F-350; the other vehicles' occupants were not injured, and the right three lanes were closed for the initial investigation.

Official release

Source material from Utah Department of Public Safety. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

On October 3 at approximately 1:21 PM, a black Dodge Journey was traveling northbound on I-15 near 10800 South in lane #4 when it began to slow down due to traffic. A motorcycle traveling directly behind the Dodge Journey in lane #4 skidded and struck the left rear of the Dodge, then collided with the rear of a Ford F-350 in lane #3.

The male driver of the motorcycle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital. Occupants of the Dodge Journey and Ford F-350 were uninjured.

The right three lanes are currently closed for the initial investigation, and closures are expected to remain in effect for the next several hours.

Release text attributed to Utah Department of Public Safety. Consult the official publication for any subsequent corrections or updates.