Driver killed in crash in Kane County, southern Utah

One person died after a two car crash in Kane County, Utah on Thursday night.

At around 7:15 p.m., a Honda passenger car was southbound on U.S. Highway 89 near milepost 25. The driver then lost control at a bend in the road and the car went into the opposite lane. The car was then t-boned by an oncoming Ford F-350 pickup truck.

The driver of the Honda was killed. Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) identified him as 30-year-old Joshua Ashley from Arizona.

The driver and passenger of the truck were taken to hospital where they were treated and released shortly thereafter for small injuries.

Officials said they suspect alcohol impairment as a possible factor for the car crash.