ROAD CLOSED: Fatal crash closes I-15, detour in effect

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DAVIS COUNTY, Utah ( ABC4 ) — A fatal crash on Wednesday night caused closures of the southbound lanes on I-15 for several hours, according to officials.

According to the Utah Department of Transportation , southbound I-15 is closed "at exit 334 (700 South, Clearfield)" in Davis County. The highway was expected to be closed until midnight, the Department of Public Safety told ABC4.com.

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"Expect heavy delays and avoid the area if possible," UDOT said in a traffic advisory on Wednesday night.

Officials said the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. when a blue pickup truck broke down in the HOV lane. The driver of the vehicle reportedly got out of the truck to wait for help, and his hazards were not working.

A vehicle reportedly swerved and hit the man while he was standing in the shoulder lane. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials said there is a detour in effect for the area. There is no further information at this time.

Matthew Drachman contributed to this report.