Saturday, February 28, 2015

Injury Crash on Yellowstone Ave. and Oak St. in Pocatello

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

For Immediate Release: 02/27/15 8:00 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office


On February 21, 2015, at approximately 11:33 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a crash that occurred on Yellowstone

Avenue and Oak Street in Pocatello, Idaho. Karla S. Devinney was driving a green 1998 Ford SUV east on Oak Street when she

failed to stop at a red light on Oak Street and Yellowstone Avenue. Devinney was struck by Richard Friel, who was traveling south

on Yellowstone Avenue, driving a black 1996 Toyota passenger car.


Dustin Tendoy, Stormy Adakai, and Damion Loneman were all passengers inside Devinney's vehicle. All occupants in Devinney's

vehicle were transported to the Portneuf Medical Center by ground ambulance. Derek Sutton was a passenger inside Friel's

vehicle.


The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Two-Vehicle Crash in Meridian Injures One

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For Immediate Release: 02/25/15 at 12:00 p.m.
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On February 25, 2015 at approximately 6:35 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash eastbound on Interstate 84 at milepost 42, near the Ten Mile Road interchange. Brandon Gibbish-Hood, age 19, of Caldwell, was traveling east on Interstate 84 in a 2004 Saturn Ion. Gibbish-Hood was unable to slow for traffic in front of him and rear-ended a tractor-trailer commercial vehicle driven by David Sebastian, age 52, of Middleton.

Gibbish-Hood was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center. Gibbish-Hood was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash is under investigation by Idaho State Police.


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Sunday, February 22, 2015

2 vehicle fatality crash in Nampa

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For Immediate Release: Sunday, February 22, 1:25 a.m.
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On Saturday, February 21, 2015, at approximately 7:55 p.m.,the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash on Cherry lane, just east of Franklin road, in Nampa.

Allison Brungardt, 21, of Meridian, was driving westbound on Cherry lane in a 2002 Volkswagon Jetta. Hayden Wright, 21, of Nampa, was driving eastbound in a 2002 Dodge 1500 pickup. The Volkswagon crossed the center line and collided head-on with the pickup.

Wright was wearing a seatbelt and was transported via ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus Health Plaza in Nampa. Brungardt succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the crash. It is unknown at this time if she was wearing a seatbelt.

Traffic was diverted around the crash scene for approximately three and a half hours while crews worked to clear the scene.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Friday, February 20, 2015

Fremont County Crash Injures Four

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Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 02/20/15 9:50 PM
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Shortly after 4 PM today, February 20, 2015, the Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash eastbound on US20 at approximately milepost 341, about one mile east of the Fremont County/Madison County line. Marta Tuckett, age 38 of St. Anthony, was travelling west, crossing US20 in a Chevrolet Traverse. Tuckett failed to yield to a Ford Pickup travelling eastbound on US20, driven by Austin Udy, age 33 of Malta. Udy struck Tuckett's vehicle on the passenger side. One of Austin Udy's passengers, 71 year-old Richard Udy, also of Malta, was transported by ground ambulance to Madison Memorial, as was Tuckett and a three-year-old passenger in the middle back seat of her vehicle. Tuckett's thirteen-year-old rear right side passenger was transported by air ambulance to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. Eastbound traffic was blocked for approximately two and a half hours.

Both Austin and Richard Udy were wearing their seat belts. Tuckett's rear center passenger was secured in a car seat. Neither Tuckett nor her thirteen-year-old passenger were wearing their seatbelts. The investigation is ongoing. The Idaho State Police was assisted at the scene by the Fremont County Sheriff's Office.

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Update: Crash blocking US20 at 341

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For Immediate Release: 02/20/2015 7:31 p.m.

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*****Update*****

Both eastbound lanes are now open.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

KM / SA

*****End of Update*****

The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a crash that is blocking both eastbound lanes on US20 at milepost 341, just east of Sugar City.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and to utilize an alternate route of travel.

More information will be released as it becomes available.


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Crash blocking US20 at 341

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For Immediate Release: 02/20/2015 4:42 p.m.

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The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a crash that is blocking both eastbound lanes on US20 at milepost 341, just east of Sugar City.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and to utilize an alternate route of travel.

More information will be released as it becomes available.


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Thursday, February 19, 2015

**Correction** Head-on crash near Meridian blocked traffic on I-84

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For Immediate Release: 02/19/15 8:00 p.m.
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**Correction**

When Croghan's vehicle reentered eastbound lanes, she drove westbound into the inside left lane where she struck the silver van.

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**End of Update**

On February 19, 2015 at approximately 3:45 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a non-injury crash eastbound Interstate 84 at 44.5, just east of the Meridian Road overpass. At 3:41 p.m., ISP received a report that a red van was failing to maintain lanes driving eastbound on I-84 at Ten Mile Road. Shortly after, they received a separate report of a head-on crash on I-84 near the Meridian exit. The driver of the red Ford Windstar van, Sadie Croghan, 21, of Kuna, was travelling eastbound when she fell asleep. She drove off the shoulder, lost control, came back onto the roadway, and began driving eastbound in the leftmost lane before hitting a silver Pontiac Montana van driven by Monica McGann, 31, of Boise.

It is unknown whether the vehicle occupants were wearing their seatbelts at this time. Croghan was cited for Inattentive and/or Careless Driving and Operating a Vehicle without Insurance. The inside lane of I-84 eastbound was blocked for approximately one and a half hours while troopers worked to clear the scene.

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Head-on crash near Meridian blocked traffic on I-84

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For Immediate Release: 02/19/15 8:00 p.m.
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On February 19, 2015 at approximately 3:45 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a non-injury crash eastbound Interstate 84 at 44.5, just east of the Meridian Road overpass. At 3:41 p.m., ISP received a report that a red van was failing to maintain lanes driving eastbound on I-84 at Ten Mile Road. Shortly after, they received a separate report of a head-on crash on I-84 near the Meridian exit. The driver of the red Ford Windstar van, Sadie Croghan, 21, of Kuna, was travelling eastbound when she fell asleep. She drove off the shoulder, lost control, came back onto the roadway, and began driving eastbound in the leftmost lane before hitting a silver Pontiac Montana van driven by Monica McGann, 31, of Boise.

It is unknown whether the vehicle occupants were wearing their seatbelts at this time. Croghan was cited for Inattentive and/or Careless Driving and Operating a Vehicle without Insurance. The inside lane of I-84 eastbound was blocked for approximately one and a half hours while troopers worked to clear the scene.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Idaho State Police Arrest Texas Man For Marijuana Trafficking

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For Immediate Release: 2/18/14 at 4:55 p.m.

MERIDIAN - The Idaho State Police have arrested a Texas man suspected of trafficking marijuana from Washington en route to Texas through Idaho.

On Monday, February 16th at about 8:10 p.m. an Idaho State trooper stopped a 2009 Ford Escape traveling eastbound on I-84 near Nampa for a traffic infraction. During the stop the trooper detected the strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The trooper called for a drug detection K-9 which subsequently alerted to the vehicle. Inside the vehicle troopers found approximately 25 pounds of marijuana. The driver told troopers that he had moved to Washington to grow marijuana to then take back to Texas to sell.

The driver of the vehicle, Victor Toscano, 24 of Houston, Texas, was arrested for Felony Trafficking of Marijuana and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Toscano was booked into the Canyon County Jail.

Toscano was arraigned Tuesday in Magistrate Court for the Third Judicial District in Caldwell.

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Idaho State Police is Testing for New Troopers for Patrol Positions Throughout Idaho

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Headquarters
700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 884-7122
Fax (208) 884-7087

For Immediate Release: 2/18/14 at 4:00 p.m.

MERIDIAN - The Idaho State Police is currently testing applicants for Troopers through February 27th. ISP anticipates hiring approximately 20 new Troopers with positions available in all of ISP's six district offices. ISP is specifically seeking applicants to fill positions in the Coeur d'Alene and Twin Falls areas. The hiring process takes approximately 6 months to complete and successful candidates will begin training in August 2015.

Trooper recruiters will be onsite and available to answer questions during a job fair on February 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Idaho Department of Labor's Meridian and Twin Falls' offices and from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Coeur d'Alene office. Recruiters will talk about the application and testing process, as well as, the many career opportunities available as an Idaho State Trooper.

Applicants may begin the application process online and exam immediately. Those that are selected will then participate in an oral board examination and be required to pass a physical fitness test. The top applicants from that process will then undergo an extensive background check which includes reference checks, work history verification, criminal history, and credit checks. Applicants must also pass a series of psychological, medical, and physical fitness examinations, along with a polygraph exam and substance abuse screening. Previous law enforcement experience is not required.

On average, the training process takes about nine months to complete and begins with ISP's 14-week Advanced Training Class. Recruits will then attend the 10-week Basic Patrol Academy at the Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). Upon successful completion of both academies, new Troopers will begin on-the-job field training with experienced Troopers. The academies and on-the-job training are intense and require physically and mentally strong individuals.

Trooper applicants must be willing to work anywhere in the state of Idaho. Troopers are required to work all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Starting pay for a Trooper is $18.92 per hour, or possibly higher if the candidate is a current peace officer with at least three years experience. Additional pay increases are available after a probationary period for skills and education such as Spanish fluency, drug recognition experts, POST certificates and college degrees.

Interested applicants can read more detail and view videos about this exciting opportunity, as well as, apply online by visiting the Idaho State Police website at www.isp.idaho.gov.


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ISP investigates single vehicle, injury crash in Gooding County.

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For Immediate Release: 2/18/15 - 2:00 p.m.
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On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at approximately 8:12 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, injury crash on Interstate 84 at milepost 150, about 5 miles west of Wendell, in Gooding County.

Wendy Williams, 56, of Boise, was driving eastbound in a 2006 Dodge Stratus. Williams lost control of the vehicle and it went off the right side of the road, rolled, and came to rest on its wheels.

Williams was transported via air ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. Williams was wearing a seatbelt.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

District 2 Injury Crash WB US12@49.7 Orofino

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615 W Wilbur Ave
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


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DATE: February 17 2015 TIME: 2:21 pm LOCATION: WB US12@49.7 Orofino

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Clearwater County Sheriff's Office

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DRIVER Christopher S Pethel AGE 17
ADDRESS Kamiah, ID
INJURIES? -Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Clearwater Valley Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR 2000 VEHICLE MAKE Kia VEHICLE MODEL Spectra
WRECKER Orofino Body
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

Pethtel was traveling westbound on US Highway 12 in a 2000 Kia Spectra. He crossed the center line, traveled into the eastbound lane, and left the roadway. The Spectra came to rest on its driver side just inside the Lewis County line. The eastbound lane was blocked for approximately 1.5 hours.



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ISP investigates three vehicle fatality crash in Elmore County

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For Immediate Release: 2/17/15 - 11:30 am
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On Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at approximately 6:53 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a three vehicle crash on Simco Road about 7 miles south of Interstate 84 in Elmore County.

Chance McKeel, age 47, of Mountain Home was driving a 1997 Saturn SL. McKeel was turning north onto Simco Road from a dairy near milepost 7. As he turned onto Simco Road, McKeel's vehicle crossed over the center line, partially into the southbound lane, collided with a 1995 Ford Econoline van, and came to rest in the northbound lane. The driver of the Ford Econoline was Donald Clarke, age 52, of Meridian. Shortly after the initial collision occurred, a Caldwell Transportation Company school bus collided with McKeel's vehicle in the northbound lane of travel. The driver of the school bus was Patrick Coe, age 23, of Mountain Home.

Clarke, Coe and Coe's six student passengers were not injured in the crash. McKeel was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash.

Simco Road was blocked for approximately 3 hours while crews investigated the crash and cleared the scene.

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Sunday, February 15, 2015

Injury Crash on Mink Creek Road at Cinnimon Ridge in Pocatello

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
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For Immediate Release: 02/15/15 5:40 p.m.

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On Sunday, February 15, 2015, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle verses pedestrian injury crash on Mink Creek Road and West Cinnamon Ridge in Pocatello, ID.

Richard E. Purin, 30, of Pocatello, was driving westbound on Mink Creek Road in a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. John-Michael C. Hoyle, 9, of Pocatello, was riding a scooter down Cinnamon Ridge and rode onto Mink Creek Road, where Purin's vehicle struck Hoyle.

Hoyle was transported by ground ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. Purin and the occupants of the Nissan Pathfinder were wearing seatbelts.

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Injury Crash Westbound SH58 @ Mile Post 2

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615 W Wilbur Ave
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C15000365

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DATE: 02/15/15 TIME: 1:21 AM LOCATION: Westbound State Highway 58 at Mile Post 2

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Transportation Department

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DRIVER Busby, Aaron J AGE 22
ADDRESS Spokane, WA
INJURIES? YES
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 2006 VEHICLE MAKE Volvo VEHICLE MODEL S60
WRECKER Claude's Body Shop
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

PASSENGER Peters, Ann M Age 23

ADDRESS Spokane, WA
INJURIES? NO
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN N/A


PASSENGER Busby, Adam J Age 20

ADDRESS Spokane, WA
INJURIES? NO
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN N/A




INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Busby was traveling Westbound on State Highway 58 near mile post 2 when he left the roadway and went up an embankment, struck a tree stump and rolled back onto the roadway. The driver was injured and transported to Kootenai Health. The investigation is ongoing.



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Friday, February 13, 2015

Injury crash at 450 West Road in Jerome county

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For Immediate Release: 02/13/2015 11:21 p.m.
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On Friday, February, 13, 2015, at approximately 5:56 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash at 450 West Road, 3 miles west of Jerome. Saul Zamora, 51, of Jerome, was eastbound on West Road in a John Deere tractor pulling a four-bale straw spreader. Ignacio Contreras, 40, of Jerome, was eastbound on West Road in a 1996 GMC Jimmy. Contreras was behind the tractor, and his vehicle hit the back of the straw spreader.

Contreras was transported to St. Luke's Magic Valley by ground ambulance, and later transported to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise by air ambulance. Contreras was wearing his seatbelt. There was no seatbelt on the tractor. The road was blocked for approximately three hours. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Idaho State Police Arrest Man After Foot Pursuit Through Boise Neighborhood

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Fax (208) 884-7087

For Immediate Release: 2/13/14 at 5:55 p.m.


MERIDIAN - On Thursday, February 12 at about 9:51 p.m., an Idaho State Trooper activated his emergency lights to stop a silver 2000 Jeep Wrangler traveling in the opposite direction on Owyhee Street near Overland Road in Boise. Before the trooper could turn his patrol car around to make the traffic stop, the driver of the Jeep, later identified as Steven Tyler Page, 32, abandoned the vehicle and fled into the yard of a nearby house.

The trooper pursued the suspect on foot over fences and through several backyards. Other troopers and officers from Boise Police Department arrived and assisted in the search. During the pursuit Page dropped a gun in one of the yards that was later recovered by police. Page was eventually located by officers hiding behind a bush in a yard in the nearby neighborhood at approximately 11:15 p.m. Page was taken into custody without further incident.

Idaho State Police discovered that the Jeep Page had been driving had fictitious license plates and had been reported as stolen.

Page was arrested and charged with Felony Grand Theft, Felony Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, Misdemeanor Resisting Arrest and Obstruction, as well as, for three outstanding misdemeanor warrants for probation violations and failure to appear. Page was booked into the Ada County Jail.

Page was arraigned this afternoon in Fourth District Magistrate Court in Ada County.


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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Final Update Crash on US91 at milepost 40

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 02/12/2015 10:13 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

*****Final Update*****

On Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 5:57 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle crash, northbound US91 at milepost 40, just north of Downey.
Timothy L. Harris, 56, of Burley, was travelling southbound on US91 in a 1997 Volvo tractor pulling a box trailer when he drifted off the right shoulder. Harris lost control of the vehicle and overturned blocking the northbound lanes.

Harris was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured.

The lanes were blocked for approximately four hours. All lanes are now open.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

*****End of Final Update*****

*****Update*****

At this time, the northbound lanes on US91 at mulepost 40, north of Downey are now open.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police

*****End of Update*****

On Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 5:27 a.m., the Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash northbound US91 at milepost 40, just north of Downey. Northbound lanes are completely blocked. Detours are being placed at this time.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible and to use an alternate route.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.



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Crash on US91 at milepost 40 Update

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
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For Immediate Release: 02/12/2015 9:53 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

*****Update*****

At this time, the northbound lanes on US91 at mulepost 40, north of Downey are now open.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police

*****End of Update*****

On Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 5:27 a.m., the Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash northbound US91 at milepost 40, just north of Downey. Northbound lanes are completely blocked. Detours are being placed at this time.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible and to use an alternate route.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.



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Crash on US91 at milepost 40

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

For Immediate Release: 02/12/2015 6:12 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On Thursday, February 12, at 5:27 a.m., the Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash northbound US91 at milepost 40, just north of Downey. Northbound lanes are completely blocked. Detours are being placed at this time.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible and to use an alternate route.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.



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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Injury Crash NB US95 @ 469.8

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Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C15000345

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DATE: 02/11/15 TIME: 5:48 PM LOCATION: NB US95 mile post 469.8 near Sagle, Idaho

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Siel, Jeri S AGE 54
ADDRESS Athol, Idaho
INJURIES? - YES
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Bonner General
VEHICLE YEAR 2013 VEHICLE MAKE Cadillac VEHICLE MODEL CTS
WRECKER Clyde's
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


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DRIVER Bailey, Derrek J AGE 37
ADDRESS Sandpoint, Idaho
INJURIES? - YES
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Bonner General
VEHICLE YEAR 2001 VEHICLE MAKE Toyota VEHICLE MODEL Tundra
WRECKER Northwest Auto Body
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Bailey and Siel were both traveling Northbound on US95 at approximately mile post 469.8. Siel rear-ended Bailey causing Bailey to lose control. Bailey went off the roadway striking several trees before coming to a rest. Siel lost control striking the guardrail and blocking the Northbound lane of travel. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts and transported to Bonner General Hospital for injuries.



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Monday, February 9, 2015

District One Injury Crash NB US95/Lancaster

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615 W Wilbur Ave
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C15000330

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DATE: February 9, 2015 TIME: 3:31 pm LOCATION: Northbound US95 / Lancaster, Hayden

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Shawn L. Ward AGE 44
ADDRESS Wilsonville, Oregon
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL- Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 2008 VEHICLE Mazda VEHICLE MODEL MZ3
WRECKER Sunset Towing
SEATBELTS - Yes

PASSENGER Jessica C Pleger AGE 34

ADDRESS Coeur d Alene, Idaho
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL- Kootenai Health
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DRIVER James D. Bobst AGE 66
ADDRESS Hayden, Idaho
INJURIES- No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 2004 VEHICLE MAKE Toyota VEHICLE MODEL Land Cruiser
WRECKER Sunset Towing
SEATBELTS- Yes

PASSENGER Janet E. Bobst AGE 64
ADDRESS Hayden, Idaho
INJURIES No
HOSPITAL Taken N/A

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Ward was northbound on US95 when he failed to stop for a traffic control device and was struck by Bobst who was eastbound on Lancaster. Wards vehicle came to rest to the northeast corner of the intersection. The investigation is ongoing.



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Single vehicle rollover near Shoshone

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For Immediate Release: Monday, February 9, 2015 8:40 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On Monday, February 9, 2015, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, injury crash on US Highway 26 at milepost 169, near Shoshone.

Tamara King, 42, of Richfield, was driving eastbound in a 2000 GMC Jimmy. King failed to negotiate a curve and lost control. The vehicle rolled, coming to rest on its wheels.

King was transported via air ambulance to Portneuf Regional Medical Center in Pocatello. King is believed to have been wearing a seatbelt.

The lane was partially blocked for approximately 45 minutes while crews worked to clear the scene.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Saturday, February 7, 2015

Injury crash on SH-25 at milepost 27.6, east of Hazelton

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For Immediate Release: 2/7/2015 8:32 p.m.
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On Saturday, February 7, 2015, at approximately 5:26 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, injury crash on SH-25 at milepost 27.6, east of Hazelton. Joe Yost, 63, of Murtaugh, was eastbound on SH-25 on a 1983 Yamaha Venture motorcycle. Yost failed to negotiate a curve and went off the left shoulder of the road, where the motorcycle overturned. Yost was thrown from the motorcycle.

Yost was wearing a helmet. He was transported to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center by ground ambulance. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Crash on US30 near Mccammon *Final Update*

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

For Immediate Release: 02/07/2015 2:30 a.m.
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******Final Update******

On February 6, 2015, at 11:30 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash on US Highway 30 at milepost 363, east of McCammon.

Derick Hernandez, 31, of Blackfoot, was driving westbound in a 2001 Ford Mustang. Meghan Smith, 31, of West Valley, Utah, was driving eastbound in a 2008 Toyota Yaris. Hernandez' vehicle swerved from the far right lane across three lanes, where it was struck on the passenger side by the Yaris.

Hernandez' passenger, Shaidawn Beletso, 20, of Blackfoot, was transported via air ambulance to Portneuf Regional Medical Center in Pocatello. Hernandez, Smith and Smith's passenger, Jacob Jackson, 31, of West Valley, Utah, were all transported via ground ambulance. Smith and Jackson were wearing seatbelts; Hernandez and Beletso were not.

The road was blocked for almost three hours while crew worked to clear the scene. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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**original release**

Idaho State Police is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash eastbound US30 at milepost 363, east of McCammon. Lanes are currently blocked. Drivers are urged to use caution in this area.


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Friday, February 6, 2015

Crash on US30 near Mccammon blocks roadway.

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

For Immediate Release: 02/06/15 12:00am
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash eastbound US30 at milepost 363, east of McCammon. Lanes are currently blocked. Drivers are urged to use caution in this area.


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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Crash on SH46 Sends Three to the Hospital

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For Immediate Release: 02/04/15 8:40 p.m.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at approximately 4:56 P.M, the Idaho State Police investigated a two- vehicle, injury crash northbound SH46 at milepost 113, north of Gooding. Tana Kelley, 50, of Gooding, was driving a 1990 Nissan Maxima northbound on SH46. Maria Pineda, 44, of Gooding, was driving a 2002 Dodge Ram pickup truck southbound on SH46. Kelley was turning left onto 1700 South and collided with Pineda. Kelley was transported by air ambulance to Saint Alphonsus in Boise. Pineda and her passenger were transported by ground ambulance to North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding.

Kelley was not wearing a seatbelt. Pineda and her passenger were wearing their seatbelts. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.



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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Injury Crash SB US95@437, Hayden, ID

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150

CASE #: C15000277 District: One
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DATE: 2/3/15 TIME: 5:38 AM LOCATION: SB US95 at milepost 437, Hayden
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff's Office,
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Marcia C. Waite
AGE: 23
ADDRESS: Wallace, ID
INJURIES?: No
LOCATION TAKEN?: Kootenai County Jail
VEHICLE YEAR: 2009
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota VEHICLE MODEL: Matrix
WRECKER: Sunset Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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VEHICLE #2
DRIVER: Gerald W. Miller
AGE: 52
ADDRESS: Athol, ID
INJURIES?: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR: 2000
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford VEHICLE MODEL: Windstar Van
WRECKER: Body by Scotty
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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VEHICLE #3
DRIVER: Jay G. Dennis
AGE: 59
ADDRESS: Sagle, ID
INJURIES?: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR: 1992
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota VEHICLE MODEL: Pickup
WRECKER: Dave Smith Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Waite was travelling southbound on US95 at a high rate of speed when she crashed into the back of the Dennis's pickup which caused Dennis to strike Miller's van. Waite was arrested for driving under the influence.
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Injury Crash on Crestview Road in Jerome County

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For Immediate Release: 2/3/2015 5:07 a.m.
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On Monday, February 2, 2015, at approximately 10:56 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a one-vehicle, injury crash at Crestview Road and 990 S in Jerome County. Abraham Cervantes, 22, of Hazelton, was southbound on Crestview Road in a 1997 Dodge Caravan. Cervantes failed to negotiate a curve, and the vehicle went off the right side of the road and struck a fence.

Ricardo Lopez, 22, of Jerome, was a passenger in the vehicle. He was transported to the Minidoka Memorial Hospital by ground ambulance, and later flown to the University of Utah Medical Center by air ambulance.

Neither Cervantes nor Lopez were wearing their seatbelts. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Monday, February 2, 2015

District 1 Injury crash

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT 1 CASE # C15000272

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DATE: 2/2/15 TIME: 12:15 PM LOCATION: Westbound SH 54 milepost 1.5

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Steven Foster AGE 45
ADDRESS Athol, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 2000 VEHICLE MAKE Landrover VEHICLE MODEL SUV
WRECKER Smithson Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Foster was driving westbound on SH 54 at milepost 1.5 when he drove off the road for unknown reasons and collided with a large tree.



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Fatal crash on SH-77 spur, near Elba in Cassia County

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For Immediate Release: 2/2/2015 2:28 a.m.
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On Sunday, February 1, 2015 at approximately 9:24 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, fatal crash on the SH-77 spur at milepost 10, 3 miles south of Elba. Lucas Ward, 33, of Malta, was southbound on the SH-77 spur in a 1977 Ford pickup. The vehicle went off the right shoulder and Ward overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll. The vehicle came to rest on the right shoulder.

Ward succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital. His next of kin has been notified. Ward was not wearing his seatbelt. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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