Monday, August 27, 2012

Crash West of Mountain Home Injures Two

IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer
DO NOT REPLY
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

For Immediate Release: 8/27/2012 6:30 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On August 27, 2012, at 4:07 p.m., a two vehicle crash occurred on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 at milepost 75, west of Mountain Home. A 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Elizabeth Shumaker-McKay, 73 of Filer, was traveling eastbound at a reduced speed when she was struck from behind by a 2009 Peterbuilt Semi, driven by Dallas Lappin, 47 of Emmett. Shumaker-McKay and her passenger, James McKay, 71 of Filer, were transported to Elmore Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.

Seatbelts were worn by all occupants. Lappin was cited for Inattentive Driving.

No lanes were blocked while the crash was investigated.

-------------