Monday, March 15, 2010

Two Vehicle Injury Crash near Middleton

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

For Immediate Release: 03/15/2010 03:25 a.m.
Contact: Corporal Gripton

On March 14, 2010 at 9:27 p.m. the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle injury crash at the intersection of Galloway Road and Emmett Road near Middleton.

A 1995 Ford F150 was traveling eastbound on Galloway Road when the driver failed to stop at the stop sign. Upon entering into the intersection, the Ford collided with a 1994 Chevrolet C15, which was traveling southbound on Emmett Road. Both vehicles came to rest in the southeast corner of the intersection causing damage to a power pole.

The driver of the Chevrolet, Julio Rayo-Ruiz, 36 of Caldwell, was transported by ground ambulance to West Valley Medical Center.

The male driver of the Ford, who has not yet been positively identified, was transported by air ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. His passenger, Juan R. Rivera-Ibarra, 35 of Ontario, was also transported by ground ambulance to West Valley Medical Center.

None of the injuries sustained in the crash are life-threatening and alcohol is believed to be a factor.

This crash is still under investigation by The Idaho State Police. Cpl. Gripton was assisted at the scene by Sgt. Stauffer, and Trooper Hurley, as well as Canyon County Deputies.

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