Fatal crash on I-15 claims lives of father and son near Washington

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WASHINGTON – A single vehicle accident was reported on southbound I-15 near Washington Wednesday evening.

At 6:18 p.m., a Dodge Dakota traveling southbound on I-15 in the right hand lane when it went off the right side shoulder and then came back on and crossed over towards the median, witnesses said. The Dodge rolled twice in the median and caught fire. The occupants of the vehicle, James F. Gardner, 48, of West Jordan, and his son Darrell, 6, were killed in the crash. Both were wearing seat belts.

The State Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene of the crash.

Both lanes of southbound I-15 have been shutdown, with traffic being redirected to Exit 13 for the time bring.

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4 Comments

  • Havaloc July 19, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    We sprayed it with fire extinguishers. People were getting them from cars as they passed. I emptied the large one we had with us. It didn’t do anything. A few of us got burned when a tire exploded. We had to back away then. It was over at that point.
    It happened very quickly. There was nothing we could do. The emergency services arrived as fast as could be expected. There were dozens helping. And to everyone that tried or was gathering the extinguishers, Thank You for trying.
    Bless this family. Your loved ones did not suffer long.

  • Not a Mormon July 19, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    So they burned alive with witnesses injured attempting to rescue? Such bravery and such a horrible outcome! If it couldn’t be helped, it couldn’t be helped, but where is this in the reporting?! All the article says is “were killed in the crash.” That’s hardly honest reporting. Thanks for sharing and for risking your life Havaloc.

  • family July 20, 2012 at 5:22 am

    i just one question.. did u see with your own eyes that my uncle and cousin were alive? and if so will you please tell me what you heard from them. good or bad. i keep wondering what their last word were.

    • Joyce Kuzmanic July 20, 2012 at 6:12 am

      I’d like to invite this conversation off the public thread. If you and those you address would like, you may relay your conversation through my email: [email protected] and still keep your own private.

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