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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 at 5:21 a.m.
All eastbound lanes of traffic are now opened.
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For immediate release at 4:30 am
On Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 11:45 p.m, Idaho State Police investigated a non-injury crash involving a semi under the eastbound Five Mile overpass on Interstate 84 in Boise. Ronald W. Rice, 48 of Shelton, Washington, fell asleep while driving a 2012 Volvo Semi with a single box trailer hauling dry milk products. The semi went off the right shoulder at milepost 48 striking the end of the guardrail and dislodging the fuel tank. Causing a small fire on the right shoulder that was quickly put out. The semi then crossed the lanes striking the concrete barrier on the median side where it came to rest. No injuries were reported, seatbelts were worn. Neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor.
Eastbound Interstate 84 was blocked for several hours following this crash. Right lanes were reopened at 2:18 a.m. The left lanes are still currently blocked due to clean up but is expected to be opened before 6 a.m.
This crash was investigated by Senior Trooper Bake, with assistance from several Idaho State Police Troopers, Idaho Transportation Department, Boise City Police and Ada County Deputies.
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For immediate release at 2:30 a.m.
The two right hand lanes are now open to through traffic. The two left hand lanes are still closed as crews are working on clean up.
At this time we do not have an estimated time on the re-opening of the two left hand lanes.
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For Immediate Release: 09/01/2011 00:27 a.m.
Contact: SR Trooper B. Bake
Idaho State Police is investigating a property damage crash eastbound on Interstate 84 at milepost 48, under the Five Mile overpass in Boise, ID.
At this time all eastbound lanes are closed. Traffic is being routed off the interstate at exit 46, Eagle Road. Police and fire units are on scene and will be opening the interstate as soon as possible. Please avoid this area if possible.
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