Tuesday, May 17, 2016

***Update*** Crash on Connector No Longer Blocking

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 5/17/16 11:42 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Updated Release***

Shortly before 10 a.m. this morning, May 17, 2016, the Idaho State Police investigated a crash westbound on I184 prior to the Curtis Rd. exit. Holli Hezeltine, age 21, of Boise, was westbound on I184 approaching the Curtis exit in a Dodge Neon. Scott Wenger, age 54, of Boise, was in a Sterling truck belonging to the Idaho Transportation Department. Wenger stopped in the left lane for some roadwork. Hezeltine struck Wenger from behind. Traffic on the connector was blocked for more than an hour while emergency crews responded. At this time, the lanes of travel are clear. Both occupants were wearing their seat belts. The investigation is ongoing.

EH/LN

Original release
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At this time, the Idaho State Police is investigating a crash westbound on I184 east of exit 2, Curtis Rd. involving a Dodge Neon and an Idaho Department of Transportation truck. Westbound traffic is currently blocked.

EH/LN
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