Thursday, August 21, 2014

Crash near Caldwell blocks traffic for 3 hours.

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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: 08/21/14 3:00pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

On August 21, 2014, at 9:46 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash on Interstate 84 at milepost 30, near Caldwell.
James Zellner, 67, of Nampa was driving westbound in a 1993 Ford Tempo. Jeffrey Cumpton, 53, of Spokane, WA was driving westbound in a 1995 Kenworth Semi.

Zellner was in the right lane slowing for traffic. Cumpton was behind Zellner and unable to stop in time. Cumpton drove on to the right shoulder striking Zellner's vehicle. Zellner's vehicle was pushed in to the median, and Cumptons vehicle rolled on the shoulder.

Both drivers were transported by ground ambulance to St Alphonsus Nampa Health Plaza.
Seatbelts were worn by both drivers. Lanes were blocked for approximately 3 hours.



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