Friday, May 17, 2013

Final Update: Fatal crash NB I15 at 101

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Idaho State Police
District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 05/17/13 7:36 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

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On May 17, 2013 at approximately 1:16 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a fatal crash northbound I15 at milepost 101, 7 miles south of Shelley. Brandon Willcoxon, 16 of Idaho Falls, was northbound on I15 in a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. Willcoxon's vehicle went into the median where he overcorrected and lost control. The vehicle then overturned.

Two other juveniles who were traveling with Willcoxon were not wearing their seatbelts and were ejected from the vehicle. It is unknown if Willcoxon was wearing his seatbelt. The 10 year old passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both Willcoxon and his 8 year old passenger were transported to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center by ground ambulance. The 8 year old was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The northbound lanes were blocked for approximately four hours. The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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All lanes are now open

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The right lane of travel is open at this time.

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The Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle rollover northbond I15 at milepost 101, near the Blackfoot Rest Area. Northbound traffic is blocked from exit 98 to milepost 101. Further information will be released when available.

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