Cory S. Bertine, 28, and Carlos Valdez, 56, dead after wrong-way collision near Pioneer Road on I-15 in Slaterville, Utah as Bertine flees police at high speed

Modified Date:

Thu, 04/09/2015 - 3:50pm

Accident Date:

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

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Troopers unsuccessfully made attempts to stop him, including attempting to ram his car at least once.

Cory S. Bertine, 25, died at the scene of a high speed collision traveling the wrong way down I-15 while fleeing police. Bertine crashed into Carlos Valdez, 56, near Pioneer Road (400 N.) who died later at McKay-Dee hospital of his hinjuries. Bertine repeatedly cut his headlights and reached speeds of 100 miles per hour prior to the crash. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and it is unknown why Bertine was fleeing police though reports say he had just begun prescription treatment for mental health issues.

Type: Car Accident

Topics:

High-Speed Chase, Wrong-way Crash

People Involved:

Cory S. Bertine

Carlos Valdez

Roadway:

I-15 near Pioneer Road

City:

Marriott-Slaterville, UT

County:

Weber County, UT

Area:

Salt Lake City, UT