WILLARD, Box Elder County — One person was killed in a car crash near Willard on Wednesday morning, according to police.

A car driving north on I-15 near the Willard Bay exit lost control and slid off the road to the right, Utah Highway Patrol said. It slid onto the shoulder and down a slight decline before hitting a large cement sign base on the driver’s side.

The driver of the car was killed instantly, Utah Highway Patrol said.

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The sole passenger was initially thought to be in serious condition, but an evaluation at the hospital showed only minor injuries. She was set to be released from the hospital Wednesday night.

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