Fatal Crash near Lava Hot Springs ** Final Update **

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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: 3/20/2016 9:20 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office


-- Final Update --

On Sunday, March 20, 2016, at approximately 3:05 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash on US30 at milepost 370, near Lava Hot Springs. A 2007 Toyota Camry, driven by Austin Rausch, 18 of Idaho Falls, was eastbound on US30, when he crossed into the westbound lanes and struck a 2013 Nissan Versa, driven by Nyals Bodine, 34 of North Ogden, UT. Bodine and his passengers, Leah Tingey, 57 of North Ogden, UT and Jeffrey Tingey, 61 of North Ogden, UT, were all wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Nyals Bodine and Leah Tingey succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Jeffrey Tingey was transported by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center. Rausch was not wearing his seatbelt and was transported by ground ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center. The investigation is ongoing.

MC/NH


-- Update --

At this time all lanes of US30 are back open. Further information will be updated when it becomes available.


MC/BJ


-- Original Release --

The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a three vehicle fatality crash on US30 at milepost 370, near Lava Hot Springs. At this time all lanes of US30 are blocked. More information will be released when it becomes available.

MC/BJ
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