Tuesday, March 28, 2023

UPDATE: Date Correction / Fatal Crash: US95 at milepost 306, 5 miles east of Lewiston

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District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732
(208) 750-9300
Fax (208) 750-9385

For Immediate Release: 03/28/2023 17:30
Please direct questions to the District Office

On March 28, 2023, at approximately 1:09 pm, Idaho State Police responded to a fatality crash on US95 near milepost 306, in Nez Perce County, Idaho. A Ford Explorer occupied by a 56-year-old male from Weippe, Idaho and a 49-year-old female from Weippe, Idaho was traveling northbound on US95. The preliminary investigation indicates the Explorer appears to have lost control, struck a guardrail and then a jersey barrier which caused it to rollover. The female was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The male was pronounced deceased on scene. Evidence indicates that seatbelts were not in use at the time of the crash. Traffic on US95 was blocked in the northbound lane for approximately 3 hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene. Next of kin has been notified. This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police. The Idaho State Police would like to thank the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office, Lewiston Fire Department and the Idaho Transportation Department for their assistance.

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Fatal Crash: US95 at milepost 306, 5 miles east of Lewiston

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District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732
(208) 750-9300
Fax (208) 750-9385

For Immediate Release: 03/28/2023 17:30
Please direct questions to the District Office

On March 27, 2023, at approximately 1:09 pm, Idaho State Police responded to a fatality crash on US95 near milepost 306, in Nez Perce County, Idaho. A Ford Explorer occupied by a 56-year-old male from Weippe, Idaho and a 49-year-old female from Weippe, Idaho was traveling northbound on US95. The preliminary investigation indicates the Explorer appears to have lost control, struck a guardrail and then a jersey barrier which caused it to rollover. The female was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The male was pronounced deceased on scene. Evidence indicates that seatbelts were not in use at the time of the crash. Traffic on US95 was blocked in the northbound lane for approximately 3 hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene. Next of kin has been notified. This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police. The Idaho State Police would like to thank the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office, Lewiston Fire Department and the Idaho Transportation Department for their assistance.

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Double Fatality Crash On I15 Near Blackfoot

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Idaho State Police
District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 1
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
(208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885

For Immediate Release: 03/27/2023 3:10 A.M.
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Idaho State Police is investigating a double fatality collision that occurred on March 26, 2023, at 4:56 P.M. at southbound Interstate 15 milepost 94, in Bingham County.

A 41-year-old male, of Chester, was driving a 2001 Lincoln Navigator, northbound on Interstate 15 with a 38-year-old female passenger, of Rexburg.

A 19-year-old female, of Caldwell, was driving a 2009 Toyota RAV4, southbound on Interstate 15 with an 18-year-old female passenger, of Meridian.

The Lincoln Navigator crossed through the median into the southbound lanes of traffic where it impacted the Toyota RAV4 head on.

Both occupants of the Lincoln Navigator were not wearing seatbelts. The driver of the Toyota RAV4 was wearing a seatbelt.

Both female passengers succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Both drivers were transported to local hospitals.

All southbound lanes of travel were blocked for about three hours.

This incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Sunday, March 26, 2023

Update: Crash Blocking Southbound Lanes of I15 near Blackfoot

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Idaho State Police
District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 1
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
(208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885

For Immediate Release: 03/26/2023 11:17 p.m.
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*** UPDATE ***

The southbound lanes of I-15 are open.

A press release will follow when more information is available.

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On Sunday, March 26,2023, Idaho State Police is on scene of a blocking crash on southbound I15 at milepost 95, near Blackfoot. All southbound lanes are blocked. Traffic is being diverted southbound at mileposts 98 and 108. Please use alternative routes.

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Crash Blocking Southbound Lanes of I15 near Blackfoot

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District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 1
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
(208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885

For Immediate Release: 03/26/2023 6:05 p.m.
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On Sunday, March 26,2023, Idaho State Police is on scene of a blocking crash on southbound I15 at milepost 95, near Blackfoot. All southbound lanes are blocked. Traffic is being diverted southbound at mileposts 98 and 108. Please use alternative routes.

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Fatal Crash US95 MP 286, Winchester

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District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732
(208) 750-9300
Fax (208) 750-9385

For Immediate Release: 3/24/23 1130 PDT
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On March 24, 2023, at approximately 4:29 am, Idaho State Police, Nez Perce County Sheriff?s Office, and Nez Perce Tribal Police responded to a fatality crash on US95 near milepost 286, in Nez Perce County, Idaho. A 75-year-old woman from Seattle, Washington driving a Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on US95. A 49-year-old man and his 48-year-old female passenger from Lewiston, Idaho driving a Chevy Equinox were traveling northbound on US95. The preliminary investigation indicates the Camry appears to have crossed left of center and the two vehicles collided head on in the northbound lane. The driver and passenger of the Equinox were not wearing seat belts and were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The driver of the Camry was pronounced deceased on scene. She was wearing a seat belt. Traffic on US95 was blocked in both directions for approximately 3 hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene. Next of kin has been notified. This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Fatal Crash near Buhl

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District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 03/22/2023 2:28 p.m.
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The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash which occurred on March 22, 2023, at approximately 9:37 a.m. on US30 at milepost 204, near Buhl.
A 27-year-old male, from Buhl, was traveling eastbound on US30 in a 1998 BMW sedan. The BMW crossed over the center line, colliding with a westbound 2002 Freightliner Semi hauling straw bales. The Freightliner was driven by a 48-year-old male from Twin Falls.

The driver of the BMW succumbed to his injuries and was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the Freightliner was wearing his seatbelt.

The roadway was blocked for approximately 2.5 hours. This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

The Idaho State Police were assisted by the Buhl Fire Department, Buhl Police Department, Twin Falls County Sherriff's Office, and Magic Valley EMS.


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