Thursday, October 9, 2014

Crash Blocks all Lanes of Travel on SH24 in Lincoln County

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 10/09/14 4:00 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

** update **

On October 9, 2014, at approximately 12:00 p.m. Idaho State Police investigated a crash on State Highway 24 near the Minidoka County / Lincoln County border.

Joel Garcia Becerra, 45, of Hammett was stopped on State Highway 24 waiting to make a left hand turn, in a Kenworth semi with two trailers. Stephanie Kunzler, 43, of Paul was traveling behind Garcia Becerra in a 10-wheeler and failed to stop, striking his vehicle.

Garcia Becerra was transported by ground to Minidoka Memorial.
Kunzler was transported by ground to Cassia Regional Medical Center.


** end of update **

At this time, the Idaho State Police is investigating a crash on State Highway 24 at milepost 34, 2 miles from the Minidoka County / Lincoln County border. Both lanes of travel are blocked as a result of the crash, which involves a semi truck and a ten-wheel truck.

Motorists are encouraged to find a alternate route of travel or avoid the area if possible.


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