Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Final Update: Semi crash on I-15 at 57 onramp

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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: 1/8/13 at 9:10 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

*****FINAL UPDATE*****

On January 8, 2013, at approximately 6:08 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a one-vehicle semi crash southbound I-15 near Inkom. Eugene Woodward, 37, of West Jordan, Utah, was southbound on the I-15 milepost 57 onramp in a 2000 Peterbuilt semi when he lost control of the semi. The semi went off the right shoulder and rolled down the embankment, coming to rest on its side.

The onramp was blocked for approximately three hours while the crash was being investigated. Woodward was not wearing his seatbelt. The semi is still on the onramp, but vehicles are able to get around the crash. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when going through the area. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

*****END OF FINAL UPDATE*****

*****UPDATE*****

The onramp is now open. More information will be released as it becomes available.

*****END OF UPDATE*****

On January 8, 2013 at approximately 6:08 a.m., the Idaho State Police responded to a one-vehicle semi crash southbound I-15 at the 57 onramp. The onramp is completely blocked at this time. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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