Spanish Fork Police Investigating Traffic Accident Involving School Bus vs Garbage Truck

For Immediate Release

August 8, 2024

Spanish Fork Police Investigating Traffic Accident Involving School Bus vs Garbage Truck


Spanish Fork, UT — On August 8, 2024.Spanish Fork Police as well as Fire/EMS were dispatched to a School Bus vs Garbage truck head on collision around 3:00 PM.  The accident occurred at the intersection of 630 West 400 North.  The garbage truck was Eastbound on 400 North and the School Bus was Westbound on 400 North attempting to turn South towards the new Spanish Fork High School.  The accident is still under investigation.  Per the Fire Chief several students were transported for minor injuries as well as the driver of the garbage truck.  The school bus is from Washington County and was  transporting High School aged students to an athletic event.  

 

 

MEDIA CONTACT

Lt. Cory Slaymaker

Spanish Fork Police Department

801.804.4731(O)

801.361.6599 (C)