Wednesday, December 17, 2014

** FInal Update Fatality Crash ** One Vehicle Crash Westbound I86 near the Airport Way Exit 56

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

For Immediate Release: 12/17/14 10:25 a.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

***** FINAL UPDATE *****

On Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at approximately 6:32 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle fatality crash westbound on Interstate 86 near milepost 55, near the Pocatello Airport in Power County.

Sean C. Byers, 23 of Moxee, Wa, was driving westbound in a 2002 Ford Ranger pickup on Interstate 86 near milepost 55, went off the left shoulder of the roadway, the vehicle rolled and came to rest in the median.

Byers succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash. Byers passenger, Laura E. Howell, 21 of Edgewood, Wa, was transported by ground ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID.

Both Byers and Howell were wearing seat belts. Next of kin have been notified.

This crash is under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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***** UPDATE *****

All lanes are now open.

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Idaho State Police is currently investigating a crash in the east bound lanes of Interstate 86 near milepost 56, near the Airport.

Currently the eastbound lanes are blocked due to emergency personnel assisting at the scene. Please use caution in the area and expect delays. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

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