Saturday, August 17, 2013

**Update** ISP investigating crash north of Soda Springs

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Idaho State Police
District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 8/17/13 2:55 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

**Update**

On Saturday, August 17, 2013, at approximately 10:20 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash. John Crook, 62, of Orem, Utah, was travelling southbound on State Highway 34 near milepost 70 in a Ford pickup pulling a trailer. Crook failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center line, and struck a northbound Hyundai Sonata driven by David Eley, 51, of Providence Forge, Virginia. Eley had three passengers in his vehicle: Janet Eley, 51, also of Providence Forge; and Taylor and Laura Eley, both 24, of Midvale, Utah.

All of the occupants in the vehicles were transported by ground ambulance to Caribou Memorial Hospital. The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Idaho State Police is currently investigating a crash on State Highway 34 near milepost 70, between Soda Springs and Henry. More information will be provided when it is available.
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