Sunday, December 14, 2014

State Highway 39 Blocked in American Falls -- Update

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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: 12-14-2014 4:55 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office


On Saturday, December 13, 2014, at approximately 10:04 p.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 39 at milepost 1, also known as I86 Business Loop, outside American Falls. A 2000 Freightliner, driven by Jeffrey McArthur, 53 of Pocatello, was headed southbound on State Highway 39, when he lost control of his vehicle. A 2011 Kia Optima, driven by Clark Beck, 43 of Aberdeen, was headed northbound and attempted to avoid McArthur's trailer but was unable to do so and collided with the trailer. Beck and his 2 passengers were transported to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

A second crash occurred when a 2015 Volvo Truck, driven by Dorthy Beasley, 49 of Tacoma, WA, was heading northbound and stopped due to the first crash. Beasley's trailer was then struck by a 2013 Freightliner, driven by Roger Huntington, 59 of Pocatello. No one was injured in this crash.

The roadway was blocked for approximately 6 hours, while units worked to clear the roadway.

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On December 13, at 11:30pm, the Idaho State Police are currently investigating a multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 39 in Power County on the north side of American Falls. State Highway 39 is blocked at Idaho Street and at Ft Hall Avenue and Marina Crossing. Traffic is being diverted through town. Please avoid the area if possible. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.




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