1 dead after race leads to car crashing into tree in Park City

One person was killed after their car crashed into a tree and burst into flames early Thursday. Troopers say the driver may have been racing another vehicle at the time.

One person was killed after their car crashed into a tree and burst into flames early Thursday. Troopers say the driver may have been racing another vehicle at the time. (Utah Highway Patrol)


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PARK CITY — One person was killed after their car crashed into a tree and burst into flames early Thursday while apparently racing another vehicle, state troopers say.

A 2019 Subaru WRX was traveling south on state Route 224 near the Kearns Boulevard intersection when it went off the road around 1:37 a.m., said Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cameron Roden.

The Subaru struck a tree and was fully engulfed by flames. Roden said the driver, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A witness reported the WRX was racing another vehicle and local agencies are currently working to track down the other vehicle involved, according to a statement from the Utah Department of Public Safety.

S.R. 224 was closed in both directions until approximately 6 a.m.

This story may be updated.

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