Monday, June 29, 2015

**Correction ** Final Update-Multiple Vehicle Crash I84 near Jerome

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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: 06/29/15 11:05 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

**Correction**

The other four drivers were all wearing their seatbelts.

SG/LL
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***Final Update***

On Monday, June 29, 2015, at approximately 7:01 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a five-vehicle crash eastbound I-84 at milepost 168 in Jerome. Marquis Benson, 18, of Twin Falls, was travelling eastbound in a 1989 Chevy C2500 pickup when he slowed down due to weather in the area. Charlene Veatch, 67, of Twin Falls, was travelling in a 2015 Ford Fiesta and struck the back of the pickup. Robert Veatch, 66, of Twin Falls, was travelling in a 2015 Ford Focus and struck the back of the Fiesta. Jaime Russell, 35, of Lake Isabella, Ca, was travelling in a 2001 Honda Accord and struck the back of the Focus. Kimberleigh Otter, 38, of Boise, was travelling in a 2009 Dodge Caravan and struck the back of Accord.

Russell was transported by ground ambulance to St Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls.

It is unknown if Russell was wearing her seatbelt. The other ford drivers were all wearing their seatbelts. This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

SG/LL

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***Update***

All lanes are now open.

SG/BO

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The Idaho State Police is currently on location of a multiple vehicle crash eastbound I84 at milepost 168 in Jerome. There are high winds and blowing dust in the area. The right lane is blocked.

Further updates will be released when they become available.

SG /BO

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