**Final Update** Injury Crash Blocks US20 Near Ashton

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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: 12/23/13 11:20 PM.
Please direct questions to the District Office

At approximately 7:10 PM today, December 23, 2013, the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on US20 at milepost 376, six miles west of Ashton. Joanna Barker, age 75, of Island Park, was traveling east on US20 when she lost control of her vehicle, crossed the center line, and struck an Idaho Transportation Department snowplow driven by Melissa Moyer, age 46, of St. Anthony. Barker was transported by ground ambulance to Madison Memorial.

The crash is still under investigation.


Updated release:
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The road is now open in both directions following the crash. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Original release:

At this time, the Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash involving an Idaho Transportation Department snowplow and a passenger vehicle at milepost 376, about 6 miles west of Island Park. Both lanes are blocked. Because there is also considerable fog in the area, US20 has been blocked at Ashton or milepost 361. More information will be relayed as necessary.

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