Thursday, May 13, 2010

Fail to Yield Near Grace Claims One

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Idaho State Police
Region 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2203
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 233-7451

For Immediate Release: 05/13/10 11:00PM
Contact: Trooper Eric Bates

On May 13, 2010 at approximately 5:30pm the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Hegstrom Rd and Central Rd near Grace. Nephi Reno, 22, of Grace was driving a 1997 Hyundai Accent northbound on Hegstrom Rd when he failed to yield to Joseph Morgan, 36, of Bancroft who was a driving a 1990 Chevy S-10 Pickup eastbound on Central Rd. They collided in the intersection causing both vehicles to strike a power pole. Morgan was pronounced deceased at the scene and Reno was transported to Caribou Memorial then taken via air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center, with serious injuries. Caribou County Deputies along with EMS from Bancroft and Soda Springs assisted Trooper Bates and Corporal Noyes at the scene. The crash is still under investigation by Trooper Bates with the Idaho State Police.
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