3 vehicle injury crash near Twin Falls

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Region 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897
For Immediate Release: 07/05/11 3:24am
Contact: Trooper Pohanka


On Monday, July 4th, at approximately 11:13 PM, Idaho State Police investigated a three vehicle injury crash northbound on US Highway 93 at milepost 51.5, near Jerome. Ken Kuntz, 40 of Hazelton, Idaho, the driver of a blue 2003 Ford F150, was stopped in a construction zone. Clint Beal, 24 of Hansen, the driver of a green 2003 Ford Windstar, was stopped behind the Ford F150. Victor Pineda, 23 of Grand View, Idaho, driving a black 1995 Honda Accord, struck the 2003 Ford Windstar and pushed the vehicle into the 2003 Ford F150. Pineda was not wearing his seatbelt, sustained significant injuries, and was transported by ground ambulance to St. Lukes, Magic Valley in Twin Falls. Beal was not significantly injured but a small child in his vehicle was. The child was transported by ground ambulance to St. Lukes, Magic Valley in Twin Falls. There were five occupants in the 2003 Ford Windstar. None of the other occupants were significantly injured. Ken Kuntz sustained minor injuries, and was transported by ground ambulance to St. Lukes, Magic Valley in Twin Falls. The road was paved, and weather was not a factor. The left lane on northbound US Highway 93 was closed for approximately 2 hours.


This crash is under investigation by Trooper Pohanka. He was assisted by Sgt. Garcia and Trooper Clausing with the Idaho State Police. He was also assisted by the Jerome County Sheriff's Office, Jerome County Fire Department, the Jerome County Sheriff's Office, and the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office.