Final Update *Crash on State Highway 21 *

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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: 9/3/2018 11:45 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

*****Final Update*****

On Monday, September 3, 2018, at approximately 6:35 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, fatality crash, on SH-21 at milepost 82, east of Lowman.

A 2004 Ford Ranger was driving southbound on SH-21 towing a trailer when it drove off the shoulder, overcorrected and rolled.

Austin Smith, 18, of Nampa, was ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. A juvenile was transported via air ambulance to St. Alphonsus Region Medical Center in Boise.

The road was blocked in both directions for approximately six and a half hours while crews worked to clear the scene.

Next of kin have been notified.

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Idaho State Police is investing a crash with blockage on northbound State Highway 21 at milepost 82.3, near the Sour Dough Lodge, in Boise County.
State Highway 21 is completely blocked at this time. More information will be released when available.

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