Five People Killed in Interstate 15 Accidents

Five people and an unborn baby were killed in two separate car accidents on Interstate 15 in Utah Monday evening.

Two male teenagers, a pregnant woman with an unborn baby, and another person were killed when they were ejected from the Ford Explorer they were traveling in when the vehicle overturned and rolled into the median on Interstate 15 near Mona.

Seven people were traveling in the SUV. The sixth occupant was partially ejected from the vehicle while the seventh passenger was stuck inside.
The pregnant woman was transported by a medical helicopter, according to Santaquin Fire Chief Shane Bott.

All southbound lanes near the accident scene were closed while the accident was cleared.

Three of the occupants were in fair condition.

It is possible that tire failure played a role in the crash.