Driver hospitalized in critical condition after single-vehicle crash in Kaysville

KAYSVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — A person was hospitalized in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in Kaysville.

According to fire crews, the crash happened on southbound I-15 near the Kaysville rest area Thursday morning.

They said the vehicle veered off the interstate, landing down a steep embankment next to train tracks.

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Upon arrival, the sole occupant of the vehicle was in critical condition and required immediate attention.

"KFD paramedics performed a rapid sequence induction (RSI) intubation. RSI involves sedating and paralyzing a conscious patient using medication, allowing for the intubation tube to be safely placed," Kaysville Fire said.

This was the fifth RSI intubation conducted by Kaysville paramedics since the program began in late 2023.

University of Utah AirMed airlifted the person to a nearby trauma center.

The crash remains under investigation.