**Update** Crash Blocks Eastbound Interstate Traffic Past Meridian Rd.

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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: 11/29/17 11:20 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

Update:

Traffic is now flowing following the crash on I84. David Ramsey, age 59 of Boise, was travelling eastbound on I84 just past the Meridian Rd. onramp in a Ford Taurus when he struck a Hyundai Accent driven by Jose Herrera-Ramos, age 45 of Nampa, from behind. Herrera-Ramos's vehicle then struck a Buick LeSabre driven by a minor subject, which then struck a Chevrolet Cruze driven by Rachel McConnell, age 32, of Meridian, which then struck a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Mandy Hiraga, age 33, also of Meridian. All drivers were wearing their seat belts. Herrera-Ramos was transported to Saint Luke's Medical Center in Meridian. The right lane of traffic was blocked for approximately one and a half hours. The investigation is ongoing.

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Original Release:

At this time, the Idaho State Police is investigating a crash eastbound on I84 past the Meridian Rd. onramp. The right lane of traffic is blocked and there is a delay. More information will be relayed as it becomes available.

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