Pedestrian vs. vehicle injury crash near Twin Falls

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Region 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897
For Immediate Release: 07/05/11 3:26am
Contact: Trooper Gates

On Monday, July 4th, at approximately 11:13 PM, Idaho State Police investigated a pedestrian vs. vehicle injury crash northbound on US Highway 93 at milepost 40, near Twin Falls. Christopher Nicolet, 21 of California, was driving a 1980 Honda Accord. For unknown reasons, Larry House, 41 of Filer, crossed the road unexpectedly and was struck by the Honda Accord. House sustained significant injuries and was transported to St. Lukes, Magic Valley in Twin Falls. Nicolet was wearing his seatbelt and did not sustain injuries. Both lanes were blocked for approximately one hour. Neither weather nor road conditions were a factor in the crash.

This crash is under investigation by Trooper Gates. He was assisted by Cpl. Faller with the Idaho State Police. He was also assisted by the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office.