Tuesday, December 28, 2010

INJURY CRASH ON I-15

IDAHO STATE POLICE
1540 FOOTE DRIVE
IDAHO FALLS ID 83402
208-525-7377

INJURY CRASH

On December 28, 2010, at approximately 10:11 am, the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle minor injury crash on I-15, near milepost 115.4, in Bonneville County. Maria Bridgett, age 55, of Blackfoot was merging onto I-15 at the southbound 116 Sunnyside Interchange when she lost control of her vehicle on the snow covered road and crossed into the left southbound lane. Bridgett's vehicle was broadsided by a white 2002 Mack garbage truck driven by Jesse Leyvas, age 61, of Blackfoot. Bridgett was transported by ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with minor injuries. Leyvas was uninjured in the collision. All drivers were wearing their seatbelts and Bridgett was cited for failure to maintain her designated lane.