Thursday, July 8, 2010

Update on SH55 Crash

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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: 5:45 PM
Contact: Trooper Avery

Update:
At approximately 1:30 PM today, July 8th, 2010, a one-vehicle crash on State Highway 55 resulted in the death of one man. Dustin Chant, age 29 of Cascade was northbound on Highway 55 near milepost 61 when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of his pickup truck and drove off the right shoulder. Chant's vehicle struck the jersey barrier on the right side several times, came back on the road, then went off the road again across a runaway truck ramp. The vehicle then rolled down a hill several times, coming to rest on its wheels. Chant died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Alcohol is not thought to have been a factor in this crash, and the driver was wearing his seatbelt. This crash is being investigated by Trooper Avery with assistance from Troopers Rice, Beckner, and Eller, along with Horseshoe Bend Ambulance personnel and Air St. Lukes 1.
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Original release:

At this time, the Idaho State Police is responding to a one-vehicle injury crash on State Highway 55 at approximately milepost 60, 3 miles south of Horseshoe Bend. Preliminary information indicates that there is one subject with serious injuries. More information will be relayed as it becomes available.

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