Single Vehicle Crash on US20 Near Ucon

Idaho State Police
District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 04/11/18 7:32 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office


On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at approximately 1:36 pm, Idaho State Police investigated a crash on US20 at the 315 overpass, in Ucon. John Hodges, 51, of Ogden, Utah, was driving westbound on US20 near milepost 315, in a 2017 Freightliner. The Freightliner struck the guard rail on the right shoulder and came to rest on top of the Ucon Overpass.

Hodges was transported by ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls where he was pronounced deceased. Hodges was wearing a seatbelt. Next of kin has been notified. All lanes of travel are open.

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