MURRAY, Utah — A jack-knifed semi on southbound I-15 near 5300 South led to traffic delays Wednesday morning. Now, the Utah Highway Patrol is investigating after finding one person dead of a gunshot wound at the scene.

The UHP said a car hauler and a white car were involved in the incident. UHP troopers found the driver of the white car dead from a gunshot wound when they responded to the scene.

Major traffic slowdown SB I-15 near 5300 South.

Jack knifed semi. @KSL5TV – working to find out more from officers here for you today at noon. pic.twitter.com/Ojp4cyQTCf

— Karah Brackin (@KB_ON_TV) November 2, 2022

 

Troopers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

By early afternoon on Wednsday, traffic had built up near the scene causing slowdowns.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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