Wasatch County

U.S. 189 reopens at Deer Creek Reservoir after police incident

KPCW | By Connor Thomas

Published December 8, 2023 at 12:52 PM MST

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Cars wait on the northbound side of U.S. Highway 189 while police activities have shut down the road Dec. 8, 2023.

Shortly after noon Dec. 8, U.S. Highway 189 closed while troopers arrested a DUI suspect.

According to Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Bishop, the suspect originally crashed at mile marker 19. When a UHP trooper arrived on scene, the driver fled.

The trooper used a pit maneuver to make the fleeing vehicle spin out at mile marker 23.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Charges have yet to be filed, and no injuries were reported.

The highway, which closed at Deer Creek Reservoir, reopened around 1 p.m., according to the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office.

Police Incident
Both Directions US 189 Closed
at MP 23 (Deer Creek Reservoir) Wasatch Co.

For updates: https://t.co/jaVMw7e9Jm
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) December 8, 2023

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.