Tuesday, July 21, 2015

FINAL UPDATE: Crash on US-93 and 2700 E in Twin Falls

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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: 07/21/15 10:29 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

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On Tuesday, July 21st, 2015, at approximately 7:07 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash at the intersection of 2700 E/US-93 in Twin Falls City.

Janet McBride, 64, of Twin Falls, was southbound on 2700 E in a 2010 Lincoln MKS. Hilory Hicks, 40, of Filer, was westbound on the US-93 in a 2011 Ford Fiesta. McBride stopped at the stop sign, checked for oncoming traffic, and proceeded into the intersection. McBride failed to see Hicks' vehicle. The Fiesta struck the MKS on the driver's side. The MKS came to rest in the intersection. The Fiesta continued through the intersection and came to rest off the roadway, on the southwest side of the intersection.

Both Hicks, and his passenger Kelly Hicks, 44, of Filer, were extricated from their vehicle and transported to St. Luke's Magic Valley by ground ambulance. All occupants were wearing their seatbelts. The lanes were completely blocked for approximately one hour, and partially blocked for an additional forty minutes.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

KB/HG

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All lanes of travel are now open.

KB / HG

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All lanes of 2700 E are open at this time. One westbound lane and one eastbound lane have been re-opened on the US-93 business loop. More information will be released as it becomes available.

KB / HG

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At this time, the Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash on US93 at the intersection of N. 2700 E. Rd. in Twin Falls. The crash is in the intersection and blocking all lanes of travel. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.

EH / KS
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