Sunday, July 6, 2014

Crash on SH28 South of Salmon Claims Two Lives

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Idaho State Police
District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 07/06/14 3:25 AM
Please direct questions to the District Office

Shortly before 8:30 PM last night, July 5, 2014, the Idaho State Police investigated a crash on State Highway 28 near milepost 120, approximately 15 miles south of Salmon, which killed two occupants and injured two others. While negotiating a curve near milepost 120, they lost control of the vehicle, a Toyota Tundra pickup, which went off the west side of the road and overturned. All four occupants were ejected from the vehicle. Gary Monson, age 40 of Parker,ID was transported by ground ambulance to Steele Memorial in Salmon. Lisa Monson, age 39, was transported by air ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. Rosalva Campos, age 52, of Firth, died at the scene of the crash as a result of her injuries. Antonio Campos, age 51 of Iona, was transported by air ambulance to St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula,MT, where he succumbed to his injuries.

None of the occupants were wearing seatbelts. Next of kin have been notified. The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police with assistance from the Lemhi County Sheriff's Department, Salmon EMS, and Salmon Search and Rescue.


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