Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Update - Westbound Milwaukee On-Ramp Is Open To Westbound I84

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

For Immediate Release: 09/10/2013 8:05pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

**Update**

On September 10, 2013 at 3:30pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle injury motorcycle crash on the westbound on ramp from Milwaukee to I84.

Leslie J. Penfold, 59 of Boise, was traveling on the westbound on ramp from Milwaukee on a 2004 Honda motorcycle. Penfold lost control of his motorcycle, crossed over to the right shoulder of the on ramp, and hit the jersey barrier. Upon impact, the motorcycle slid coming to rest in the middle of the travel lane.

Penfold was transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. He was not wearing a helmet. The on ramp was blocked for approximately 2 hours.




The westbound on-ramp is now open.

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Idaho State Police is investigating a motorcycle crash westbound I184 at the onramp to westbound I84.

At this time the westbound on-ramp from Milwaukee to continue westbound onto I84 is blocked. Ada County and Boise Police is on scene providing traffic control. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.


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