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LAYTON — Northbound I-15 has reopened at Layton Parkway after a medical incident caused a closure Monday evening, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.
NB I-15 Closed
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) March 9, 2021
at MP 330 (Layton Pkwy) Davis Co.
Use Alt Route
For updates: https://t.co/jaVMw7vcLm
As of 7 a.m., the highway had reopened, according to UDOT's Commuterlink website.
The closure started about 9:30 p.m. Monday at Layton Parkway and continued after midnight before being reopened. Drivers were being asked to seek an alternate route.
Utah Highway Patrol confirmed later that the medical incident was a suicide. Further details were not released.
Suicide Prevention Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK.
Crisis Hotlines
- Salt Lake County/UNI Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
- National Suicide Prevention Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741-741
- Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1-866-488-7386
- University Of Utah Crisis Interventional Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
Online resources
- NAMI Utah: namiut.org
- Utah Chapter-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsputah.com
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
