Saturday, May 15, 2010

Two vehicle crash on US 20/26 near Black Cat Rd.

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Region 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford, Meridian 83642
(208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 5/15/2010 at 7:00 a.m.
Contact: Trooper B. Bake

On Saturday, May 15, 2010, at approximately 2:25 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash on US 20/26 at milepost 35, near Black Cat Rd. in Ada County, ID.

Robbie Hamilton, 22, of Mountain Home, ID was pulled over on the right shoulder of the westbound lane of US 20/26 near milepost 35 in a black 1996 Acura Integra. A USF Reddaway truck pulling triple trailers, driven by Kevin Gorseth, 49, of Boise, ID was traveling west on US 20/26 near milepost 35. Hamilton attempted to make a u-turn in front of Gorseth's vehicle. Gorseth's vehicle struck the Integra. The semi and the first trailer overturned on the roadway.

Hamilton was transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Eagle. Gorseth was later transported by a private vehicle to an unknown medical facility where he was treated and released. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this crash.

Eastbound and westbound lanes of US20/26 at milepost 35 remain closed at this time.

Trooper Bake was assisted at the scene by ISP Sgt. Burke, ISP specialist Turnbull, Ada County Sheriff's Office and Ada County Paramedics.
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