Monday, December 29, 2014

Final Update - Crash Blocks Left Lane Near Cotterel Port of Entry

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 12/29/2014 at 6:22 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

****Update****

On Sunday, December 28, 2014, at approximately 1:23 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash eastbound Interstate 84 at milepost 227, near the Cotterel Port of Entry. Justin Blau, age 28, of Twin Falls, was traveling east in a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. Jeffery Freiburger, age 51, of Burley, was traveling in an ITD snowplow and had stopped on the median side of the interstate to assist a motorist who had slid off of the road. Blau's vehicle lost control and struck the back of the snowplow.

Blau was transported by ground ambulance to Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley. Freiburger was uninjured in the crash. The left lane was blocked for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. The crash is under investigation by Idaho State Police.

DSP Initials KIJ / LL


****End of Update****

The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a crash eastbound Interstate 84 at milepost 227, near the Cotterell Port of Entry. The left lane of travel is blocked at this time. Motorists are encouraged to take their time and use caution when traveling through the area, due to blowing snow and high winds. More information will be released as it becomes available.

DSP Initials KIJ / KB
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