Monday, January 28, 2013

FINAL MEDIA RELEASE - Lane Blockage on I86 near American Falls

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Idaho State Police
District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

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For Immediate Release: 1/28/2013 at 11:30 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office


On January 28, 2013, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a commercial vehicle crash on Interstate 86, at milepost 43, near American Falls, ID.

Andrew Baker, 53, of St. Anthony, ID, was driving east on Interstate 86 near milepost 43, in a 2013 Kenworth tractor, pulling an empty 2008 Beall tanker trailer. Baker steered off the road into the median. The vehicle traveled through the median, off the top of an overpass and came to a stop partially on the roadway below the interstate.

It is unknown whether Baker was wearing a seatbelt. Baker was transported by ground ambulance to Power County Hospital District in American Falls, ID. He was later transported by ground ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID.

The eastbound fast lane is still blocked at this time, as the tow company attempts safe removal of the vehicle.

The crash investigation is continuing.


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***** UPDATE 1 ***** UPDATE 1 ***** UPDATE 1 *****
For Immediate Release: 1/28/2013 at 5:20 p.m.

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Both Westbound lanes of travel on Interstate 86 are now open. The fast lane for eastbound traffic is still blocked at this time.

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****** ORIGINAL RELEASE ***** ORIGINAL RELEASE ******

For Immediate Release: 1/28/2013 at 5:20 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is currently investigating a commercial vehicle crash on Interstate 86 at milepost 43, in the American Falls area.

The fast lanes of both eastbound and westbound lanes of travel are blocked.

An update will be sent when changes in lane blockage occur. A full release will be sent when information is available.

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