Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Crash on Southbound US93 blocks traffic

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For Immediate Release: 03/31/2015 6:44 p.m.
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On Tuesday March 31, 2015 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on US93 near milepost 51, in Jerome County. Stephanie Turcotte, 20, of Twin Falls was travelling southbound in a 2001 Suzuki Esteem. Sydni Brown, 18, of Kimberly was also southbound in a 1992 Chevrolet pickup. Turcotte failed to slow for traffic in the area and struck the rear of Brown's vehicle.

One of the southbound lanes was blocked for 45 minutes as emergency crews investigated the crash. All lanes are now open at this time.




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2 Vehicle Crash near Star

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For Immediate Release: 3/31/15 5:00 p.m.
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On March 31, 2015, at approximately 9:38 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash on State Highway 16 at State Highway 44, near Star. Henry Schwass, 66 of Nampa, was headed northbound on State Highway 16 at the intersection of State Highway 44, in a 2015 Ford F650 truck, when he failed to stop for the traffic light. Schwass was struck by a 2001 Kenworth truck, heading westbound on State Highway 44, driven by Bruce Koonce, 55 of Caldwell. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. Schwass was transported by private vehicle to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. Schwass was cited for inattentive/careless driving.

The intersection of State Highway 16 and State Highway 44 was impacted for approximately 2 hours while ITD crews picked nails spilled in the crash by hand, before having a street sweeper clear the area.

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Two Vehicle Crash North of Blackfoot

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Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 3-31-2015 5:05pm
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On Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at 1:45 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash just north of Blackfoot. Warren Jones, 53 of Pennsylvania, was north on Interstate 15 near the 96 mile marker in a White Kenworth Semi tractor-trailer. Joseph Pilgrim, 19 of Ashton, ID, was also north on I15 in a silver Ford pickup pulling a trailer. Pilgrim's trailer came unhooked and struck the semi. The trailer came to rest in the middle of the northbound lanes. The road was shut down for approximately one hour in order to remove the vehicles and debris. Neither driver was injured, and both were wearing seatbelts. Pilgrim was cited for unsafe equipment.



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Crash near Eagle sends one to hospital

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For Immediate Release: 3/31/15 4:15 p.m.
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On March 31, 2015, at approximately 12:10 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash on State Highway 55 at US Highway 20, the intersection of Eagle Road and Chinden Boulevard in Boise. Max Griffin, 73, of Lebanon, Missouri, was southbound on Eagle Road in a 1999 International tractor pulling a trailer. W.D. Taylor, 64, of Boise, was northbound on Eagle Road in a 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup, in the rightmost lane. As Griffin proceeded through the intersection, Taylor made an improper left turn in front of the tractor-trailer, failing to yield. Griffin collided with the passenger side of Taylor's vehicle.

It is unknown if seatbelts were worn by either occupant. Taylor was transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. The southbound lanes of Eagle Road were blocked for approximately four and a half hours while police and emergency crews worked to clear the scene. The crash is still under investigation.

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Crash on I84 near the Ustick Overpass Sends Two to the Hospital

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For Immediate Release: 03/31/15 3:30 p.m.
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On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 12:08 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash westbound I84 at milepost 31.5 near the Ustick Road Overpass. Angela Simonis, 43, of Caldwell, was westbound in a 2006 Jeep Wrangler when she stopped behind traffic in a construction zone. Jared Schlapia, 22, of Melba, was westbound in a 2012 Chevy truck when he braked hard and swerved to the right. Four 55 gallon barrels hauling peroxide fell out of Schlapia's truck, one barrel struck Simonis vehicle. Simonis and her 15 year old passenger where transported by ground ambulance to West Valley Medical Center.

Simonis, her passenger, and Schlapia were wearing seatbelts. Westbound lanes were affected for an hour and half. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Monday, March 30, 2015

Injury Crash North of Horseshoe Bend

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For Immediate Release: 03/30/2016 02:23 am
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On March 29, 2015, at 10:11 pm, Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash on SH55 at mile marker 69, north of Horseshoe Bend.

Bryon K. Vaughn, 50 of Middleton, was traveling northbound on SH55 in a 1996 Ford F250 when a deer ran in front of his vehicle. Vaughn swerved in an attempt to avoid hitting the deer, lost control of his vehicle, and struck the embankment.

Vaughn and his passenger, Tesha J. Sunday, 42 also of Middleton, were not wearing their seatbelts. Sunday was transported by air ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.

The southbound lane of SH55 was blocked for 2 hours.

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Sunday, March 29, 2015

**Final Update** Crash on Homedale Rd and 10th Ave. near Caldwell

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For Immediate Release: 3/29/15 4:43 PM
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**Final Update**
Notifications have now been made to the families of the victims of this crash. The driver of the Honda was 19 year-old Marco Rivera of Nampa, and the passenger was 19 year-old Steven Gutierrez of Caldwell.

EH/SM

***Update***

On March 28, 2015, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a fatal crash at the intersection of Homedale Road and S 10th Ave., near Caldwell. A 1991 Honda Accord was travelling eastbound on Homedale Road and failed to stop at the stop sign at S 10th Ave. The Honda struck a 2003 Ford F250 pickup traveling southbound on S 10th Ave. The pickup, driven by Tyler Cates, 31, of Homedale, came to rest on its side. The driver and one passenger in the Honda succumbed to their injuries at the scene and another passenger from the Honda was transported to St. Als in Boise.

All three occupants of the Honda were not wearing their seatbelts. Cates and his juvenile passenger were not transported, and both were wearing their seatbelts.

Names are being held pending notification of next of kin. This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

is/ln

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***Correction - location is near Caldwell***

The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash at the intersection of Homedale Road and 10th Ave., in Caldwell. The intersection is currently blocked.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.

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Two vehicle crash westbound I-86 at milepost 17

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For Immediate Release: 3/29/2015 12:06 p.m.
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On Saturday, March 28, 2015, at approximately 10:42 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash westbound I-86 at milepost 17, near Raft River.

Tracy Towle, 50, of Twin Falls, was westbound on I-86 in a 2005 Dodge Neon in the left travel lane. Kristy Bolander, 29, of Rigby, was also westbound in a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pulling a fifth wheel trailer in the right travel lane. The Dodge Neon veered into the right lane and struck the trailer from behind. Both vehicles came to rest on the right shoulder.

Neither Bolander nor her passenger, David Franck, 68, of Rigby, were injured in the crash. Both were wearing their seatbelts. Towle was transported to the Portneuf Regional Medical Center in Pocatello by air ambulance. It is unknown if she was wearing her seatbelt.

The westbound lanes of travel were blocked for approximately twenty minutes to create a landing zone for the air ambulance. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Crash on Homedale Rd and 10th Ave. near Caldwell

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For Immediate Release: 03/29/01:45 a.m.
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***Update***

On March 28, 2015, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a fatal crash at the intersection of Homedale Road and S 10th Ave., near Caldwell. A 1991 Honda Accord was travelling eastbound on Homedale Road and failed to stop at the stop sign at S 10th Ave. The Honda struck a 2003 Ford F250 pickup traveling southbound on S10th Ave. The pickup, driven by Tyler Cates, 31, of Homedale, came to rest on its side. The driver and one passenger in the Honda succumbed to their injuries at the scene and another passenger from the Honda was transported to St. Als in Boise.

All three occupants of the Honda were not wearing their seatbelts. Cates and his juvenile passenger were not transported, and both were wearing their seatbelts.

Names are being held pending notification of next of kin. This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

is/ln

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***Correction - location is near Caldwell***

The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash at the intersection of Homedale Road and 10th Ave., in Caldwell. The intersection is currently blocked.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.

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Saturday, March 28, 2015

Crash on Homedale Rd and 10th Ave. near Caldwell

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For Immediate Release: 03/28/10:10 p.m.
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***Correction - location is near Caldwell***

The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash at the intersection of Homedale Road and 10th Ave., in Caldwell. The intersection is currently blocked.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.

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Crash on Homedale Rd and 10th Ave. in Homedale

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For Immediate Release: 03/28/10:10 p.m.
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The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash at the intersection of Homedale Road and 10th Ave., in Homedale. The intersection is currently blocked.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.

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Motorists Urged to Use Caution in Eastern Idaho

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District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 03/28/15 1:20 PM
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Idaho State Police troopers in District Six are urging motorists to use caution from south of Idaho Falls to the Montana State border. High winds are making driving conditions more difficult, particularly in the Osgood area.

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Friday, March 27, 2015

*Final Update* - Property Damage Crash Blocks Interstate 15 Near Idaho Falls

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Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 03/27/2015 07:26 PM


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****Final Update****

On March 27,2015 at approximately 5:45 pm, Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle property damage crash southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 118, near Idaho Falls. Aurelian Muntean, 46, out of Dickinson, North Dakota, was traveling south in a 2015 Western commercial vehicle with a single trailer. Muntean attempted to enter the interstate on the onramp and struck the guardrail with his trailer. The southbound onramp was blocked for two and a half hours. The crash is under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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*****Update*****

The southbound onramp to Interstate 15 is back open.

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Idaho State Police is currently investigating a property damage crash southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 118, near Idaho Falls. The southbound onramp is currently blocked at this time. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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*Update* - Property Damage Crash Blocks Interstate 15 Near Idaho Falls

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District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
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For Immediate Release: 03/27/2015 07:26 PM


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*****Update*****

The southbound onramp to Interstate 15 is back open.

sk / is
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Idaho State Police is currently investigating a property damage crash southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 118, near Idaho Falls. The southbound onramp is currently blocked at this time. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Property Damage Crash Blocks Interstate 15 Near Idaho Falls

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Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
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For Immediate Release: 03/27/2015 07:26 PM


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Idaho State Police is currently investigating a property damage crash southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 118, near Idaho Falls. The southbound onramp is currently blocked at this time. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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ISP and Local Law Enforcement to Conduct Special Enforcement Patrols Along Railways in Southeastern Idaho

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Teresa Baker
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Headquarters
700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 884-7122
Fax (208) 884-7087

For Immediate Release: 3/27/15 at 12:35 p.m.

IDAHO FALLS - The Idaho State Police will be conducting "Trooper on a Train" and "Adopt a Crossing" enforcement operation throughout southeastern Idaho on Monday, March 30th. The dedicated patrols are in cooperation with Operation Lifesaver, Union Pacific, the Pocatello, Blackfoot and Idaho Falls Police Departments and the Bannock, Bingham and Bonneville County Sheriff's Offices.

"State and local law enforcement are once again participating in this important operation with a goal to increase public awareness of the potential dangers that exist at railroad intersections that can have tragic consequences," said Idaho State Police Lt. Chris Weadick. "We hope that by letting the public know that we are focusing on enforcing the traffic laws that pertain to these intersections that drivers, as well as, pedestrians, will always be more careful near railways."

During the "Trooper on a Train" enforcement effort, one trooper rides in the lead locomotive of a train as a spotter. This trooper observes traffic approaching the rail intersections as the train proceeds down the tracks. Other law enforcement officers pace the train or are parked at specified locations. When a motorist is observed violating the laws pertaining to approaching a rail intersection, the trooper on the train radios the nearest patrol car, with the information. That officer will stop the motorist, explain the dangers and issue a citation, if warranted.

"Adopt a Crossing" will also take place on Thursday. Officers and troopers will pick a rail crossing within their jurisdiction and focus on enforcing the laws that pertain to that crossing.

Thus far in 2015, there have been two vehicle/train collisions in Idaho. In 2014, Idaho had 20 vehicle/train collisions resulting in one fatality along with two pedestrians who were killed while on train tracks.

Tips for crossing tracks safely:

- Always expect a train on any train track, at any time.

- Slow down as you approach all railroad crossings and be prepared to stop if necessary.

- Never drive around lowered gates - it's dangerous and illegal.

- Proceed through a crossing only if you are sure you can completely clear it without stopping.

- Trains can't stop quickly because of their size and weight.

- Don't stop on the tracks, it's illegal.

- If you suspect a signal is malfunctioning, call the number posted on or near the crossing signal, local law enforcement or Idaho State Police at *ISP (*477).

- If you find yourself in the path of a train, get out of the way, and if your vehicle is stuck, immediately get out of the vehicle and away from the tracks.

Newsroom Information Only

The "Trooper on a Train" enforcement operation will occur in Bannock, Bingham and Bonneville counties on Monday, March 30th between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. Briefing will begin at Pocatello Depot located at 300 S. Harrison Ave. Space is limited on the train, press personnel will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis. For additional information, or to arrange a ride along on the train, please contact:

Travis Campbell, Idaho Operation Lifesaver 208-412-2481
Lt. Chris Weadick, Idaho State Police 208-525-7377


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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Idaho State Police Place Major on Administrative Leave

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Teresa Baker
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Headquarters
700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 884-7122
Fax (208) 884-7087

For Immediate Release: 3/26/15 at 8:30 a.m.


MERIDIAN - Idaho State Police have placed Major Clark Rollins on administrative leave following his arrest Wednesday evening for misdemeanor driving under the influence and misdemeanor unlawful transportation of an alcoholic beverage. The arrest was made by the Meridian Police Department after Rollins was pulled over for a traffic violation.

In addition to criminal proceedings, Rollins is subject to an internal investigation regarding applicable polices of the Idaho State Police.

The Idaho State Police demand the highest professional conduct from its officers both on and off duty.


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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Two Vehicle Crash Near Shelley Sends Two to Hospital

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Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
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For Immediate Release 3-26-2015 00:26
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On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at 4:50 pm, Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash north on Interstate 15 at milepost 108, near Shelley,ID. Tamara Robertson, 25 of Idaho Falls, was northbound in a 2013 Ford Edge. Michael Peterson, 63 of Rexburg, was also northbound, behind Robertson, in a 2013 Toyota Scion. Robertson slowed down to allow another car to merge into the right lane in front of her, when Peterson ran into the back of her vehicle. Both vehicles came to a stop, blocking the right lane of travel . Michael Peterson, and his passenger Lois Peterson, were transported by ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, ID. All occupants were wearing seat belts. Both lanes were blocked for approximately one hour. Idaho State Police was assisted by Bingham Co Sheriff's Office and Idaho Falls and Bingham Co EMS.




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ISP and Local Law Enforcement to Conduct Special Enforcement Patrols Along Railways Thursday

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Teresa Baker
Public Information Officer
Headquarters
700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 884-7122
Fax (208) 884-7087

For Immediate Release: 3/25/15 at 2:20 p.m.

MERIDIAN - The Idaho State Police will be conducting "Trooper on a Train" and "Adopt a Crossing" enforcement operation in cooperation with Operation Lifesaver and the Meridian and Boise Police Departments throughout the Treasure Valley tomorrow, March 26th.

"ISP is once again participating in this important enforcement operation with a goal to increase public awareness of the potential dangers that exist at railroad intersections that can have tragic consequences," said Idaho State Police Sgt. Matt Smith. "We hope that by letting the public know that we are focusing on enforcing the traffic laws that pertain to these intersections that drivers, as well as pedestrians, will always be more careful near railways."

During the "Trooper on a Train" enforcement effort, one trooper rides in the lead locomotive of a train as a spotter. This trooper observes traffic approaching the rail intersections as the train proceeds down the tracks. Other law enforcement officers pace the train or are parked at specified locations. When a motorist is observed violating the laws pertaining to approaching a rail intersection, the trooper on the train radios the nearest patrol car, with the information. That officer will stop the motorist, explain the dangers and issue a citation, if warranted.

"Adopt a Crossing" will also take place on Thursday. Officers and troopers will pick a rail crossing within their jurisdiction and focus on enforcing the laws that pertain to that crossing.

Thus far in 2015, there have been two vehicle/train collisions in Idaho. In 2014, Idaho had 20 vehicle/train collisions resulting in one fatality along with two pedestrians who were killed while on train tracks.

Tips for crossing tracks safely:

- Always expect a train on any train track, at any time.

- Slow down as you approach all railroad crossings and be prepared to stop if necessary.

- Never drive around lowered gates - it's dangerous and illegal.

- Proceed through a crossing only if you are sure you can completely clear it without stopping.

- Trains can't stop quickly because of their size and weight.

- Don't stop on the tracks, it's illegal.

- If you suspect a signal is malfunctioning, call the number posted on or near the crossing signal, local law enforcement or Idaho State Police at *ISP (*477).

- If you find yourself in the path of a train, get out of the way, and if your vehicle is stuck, immediately get out of the vehicle and away from the tracks.

Newsroom Information Only
The "Trooper on a Train" enforcement operation will occur in Ada and Canyon counties on Thursday, March 26th between 7:30 am and 3:00 pm. Space is limited on the train, press personnel will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis. For additional information, or to arrange a ride along on the train, please contact:

Teresa Baker, Idaho State Police 208-884-7122
Travis Campbell, Idaho Operation Lifesaver 208-412-2481


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Monday, March 23, 2015

Idaho State Police Arrest Man After Foot Pursuit Through Boise Shopping Center Monday Morning

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(208) 884-7122
Fax (208) 884-7087

For Immediate Release: 3/23/14 at 6:41 p.m.


MERIDIAN - On Monday, March 23rd at about 6:23 a.m., an Idaho State Trooper attempted to stop a silver 2001 Volkswagen Beetle traveling on EB I-84 near the Broadway exit in Boise for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Robert Steven VanHulle, 44 of Boise, failed to stop on I-84, took the Broadway exit off I-84, proceeded north on Broadway Ave. and then right onto Federal Way while maintaining the speed limit but with the trooper following with his emergency lights activated. VanHulle proceeded into the parking lot of a shopping center on the 3500 block of Federal Way before he stopped, abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot through the parking lot of the shopping center. The trooper pursued VanHulle on foot and was able to apprehend him. VanHulle resisted the trooper's attempts to place him under arrest until two citizens assisted the trooper in subduing the suspect until he was placed in handcuffs.

VanHulle was taken into custody without further incident and charged with Misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Second Offense), Misdemeanor Resisting and Obstructing Officers, Misdemeanor Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Peace Officer, Misdemeanor Driving Without Privileges, and Misdemeanor Failure to Use Ignition Interlock Device. VanHulle was booked into the Ada County Jail.


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Impaired Driving Patrols

The Idaho State Police District 2 participated with the Idaho Transportation Department and local law enforcement agencies with high-visibility education and impaired driving enforcement patrols between March 15th through March 22nd. Additional patrols were paid through federal grant funds to make District 2 highways and roadways safer. District 2 comprises of Latah, Nez Perce, Lewis, Clearwater and Idaho Counties. During this impaired driving enforcement period, District 2 ISP troopers made 10 DUI arrests and issued 95 citations for other hazardous moving violations. During the previous impaired driving mobilization, November 27th through January 4th, District 2 ISP troopers made 17 DUI arrests and issued 311 citations for other hazardous moving violations. The Idaho State Police is committed in keeping Idaho's highways safe for everyone to travel.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

**Update** Single vehicle crash NB I15 near Pocatello

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 7:10 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Final Update***

On Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 1:01 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 67, near the S. 5th Avenue exit in Pocatello. Jay B. Hardy, 51, of Blackfoot, was traveling northbound on Interstate 15 in a 2014 Freightliner pulling a single trailer. Hardy's vehicle drifted off the left side of the roadway, through the median, and across the southbound lanes. Hardy's vehicle continued through the right-of-way fence into the lava rock, and came to rest on the right shoulder of southbound Interstate 15. Hardy was transported by ground ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Hardy was wearing his seatbelt. Next of kin has been notified.

This crash in under investigation by Idaho State Police.


BO/LL

***End of Update***

The Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash NB I15 at milepost 67, near Pocatello.
The crash is not blocking at this time. The crash is under investigation. An update will be issued when the information becomes available.

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Single vehicle crash NB I15 near Pocatello

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District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 3:00 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

The Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash NB I15 at milepost 67, near Pocatello.
The crash is not blocking at this time. The crash is under investigation. An update will be issued when the information becomes available.

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Friday, March 20, 2015

Motorcyclist injured near Flying Wye

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Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 03/20/15 1:43 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On Friday March 20, 2015, at approximately 7:42 a.m. the Idaho State Police investigated a motorcycle-involved, multiple vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 50, in Boise. Stephan Manning, 29, of Nampa was eastbound in a 2000 Hyundai Sonata. Craig Hoyt, 43, of Meridian, was traveling in a 1998 Ford Contour. Jesse Watkins, 43, of Boise was riding a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Watkins was in the lane between both Manning and Hoyt's vehicles. Hoyt attempted to change lanes to his left which was occupied by Watkins. Watkins reacted to avoid being struck by Hoyt's vehicle, and sideswiped Manning's vehicle on the right side. Watkins lost control of the motorcycle, and it overturned, throwing him from it.

Watkins was transported by ground ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. Watkins was wearing a helmet and had other protective gear on. Manning and Hoyt were wearing seatbelts. The roadway was blocked for approximately 45 minutes. The crash is still under investigation.


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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Final Update-Crash on Interstate 84 in Gooding County

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For Immediate Release: 03/18/2015 7:50 am
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***Final Update**

On Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two- vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 84 at milepost 161, in Gooding County. Tyler Depriest, 21, of Killeen, Texas, was driving a 2008 Kia westbound on Interstate 84, when he lost control, went into the median, and then into the eastbound lanes. Nicholas Salazar, 23, of Bethel, New York, was driving eastbound in a 2015 Freightliner semi truck and trailer. Depriest's vehicle crossed into the path of Salazar and the vehicles collided. Depriest and his passenger, Mariah Morales, 18 of Killeen, Texas, succumbed to their injuries at scene.

Depriest and Salazar were wearing their seatbelts. Morales was not wearing a seatbelt. Notifications to the family have been made. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

***end of update***

SG/LL

**Update**

Interstate 84 at milepost 161 is now open. An update will be issued when further information becomes available.

**end of update**

SG/BO

The Idaho State Police is investigating a two vehicle injury crash eastbound Interstate 84 at milepost 161, in Gooding County. Both eastbound lanes are blocked at this time.

An update will be issued when further information becomes available.

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Update-Crash on Interstate 84 in Gooding County

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**Update**

Interstate 84 at milepost 161 is now open. An update will be issued when further information becomes available.

**end of update**

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The Idaho State Police is investigating a two vehicle injury crash eastbound Interstate 84 at milepost 161, in Gooding County. Both eastbound lanes are blocked at this time.

An update will be issued when further information becomes available.

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Lanes Blocked Interstate 84 in Gooding County

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The Idaho State Police is investigating a two vehicle injury crash eastbound Interstate 84 at milepost 161, in Gooding County. Both eastbound lanes are blocked at this time.

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Single Vehicle Injury Crash North of Hansen

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On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle injury crash on State Highway 50 at the milepost 2, north of Hansen.

Roberto Martinez, 47, of Heyburn, ID, was traveling eastbound on State Highway 50, when he went off the road and into an empty silage pond turning over and pinning Martinez under the vehicle.

Martinez was transported to St. Alphonsus in Boise by Air Ambulance.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Fatal crash on SH-167 at milepost 3.7, near Grandview

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*****UPDATE*****


On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at approximately 1:35 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, fatal crash on State Highway 167 at milepost 3.7. A juvenile driver, age 15, was southbound on SH-167 in a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Christopher Standage, 33, of Mountain Home, was northbound on SH-167 in a 1988 Chrysler New Yorker. The Trailblazer went off the right shoulder of the road; the driver overcorrected, came back on the road, and crossed the center line, where the Trailblazer struck the New Yorker. Both vehicles came to rest off the left shoulder of the road.

Standage succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash. The three occupants of the Trailblazer were transported to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise by ground ambulance. In addition to the driver, Jodi Jewett, 36, of Grandview, and a 12 year old juvenile were in the Trailblazer.

All occupants of the Trailblazer were wearing their seatbelts. Standage was not wearing his seatbelt. Next of kin has been notified. The road was blocked for approximately three and a half hours. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

KB/KJ

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



Idaho State Police is on scene of a two vehicle crash northbound Highway 167 at milepost 4, near the Simplot, north of GrandView.

At this time all lanes are blocked in both directions. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

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*Final Update* Crash Blocks Interstate East at Northside

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***Final Update***

On Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 2:10 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash on Interstate 84 west of exit 35.

Saul Rocha, 43, of Redmond, Oregon, driving a 1992 Honda Accord was in the left lane westbound on Interstate 84. Near milepost 35, Rocha drove off the left shoulder, down the embankment, and into the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84. Rocha's vehicle was struck head on by a 2003 Ford F350 pickup driven by Rex C. Hiatt, 38, of Boise. All occupants were wearing their seatbelts and transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

East bound Interstate 84 experienced blockage for approximately one and a half hours. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

KL/KJ
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All lanes are now open from this crash and traffic is flowing. More information will be released when available.

KL/SG
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The left lane has been unblocked and traffic is now moving slowly. Motorists are still advised to avoid the area if possible. More information will be released once available.

KL/SG

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At this time all eastbound lanes are blocked. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.


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*Update* Crash Blocks Interstate East at Northside

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All lanes are now open from this crash and traffic is flowing. More information will be released when available.

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The left lane has been unblocked and traffic is now moving slowly. Motorists are still advised to avoid the area if possible. More information will be released once available.

KL/SG

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Idaho State Police is on scene of a two vehicle injury crash eastbound Interstate 84, just prior to the Northside exit in Nampa.

At this time all eastbound lanes are blocked. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.


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*Update* Crash Blocks Interstate East at Northside

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The left lane has been unblocked and traffic is now moving slowly. Motorists are still advised to avoid the area if possible. More information will be released once available.

KL/SG

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Idaho State Police is on scene of a two vehicle injury crash eastbound Interstate 84, just prior to the Northside exit in Nampa.

At this time all eastbound lanes are blocked. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.


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ISP investigates crash near GrandView

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Idaho State Police is on scene of a two vehicle crash northbound Highway 167 at milepost 4, near the Simplot, north of GrandView.

At this time all lanes are blocked in both directions. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

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Idaho State Police is on scene of a two vehicle injury crash eastbound Interstate 84, just prior to the Northside exit in Nampa.

At this time all eastbound lanes are blocked. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.


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**Final Update** Crash at Harwood Road and 2 Mile Road, near Grace

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*****Final Update*****

On Monday, March 16, 2015, at approximately 2:43 p.m., Humberto Villa-Gomez, age 11, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

BO/NEH

*****End of Final Update*****

*****UPDATE*****

On Saturday, March 14, 2015, at approximately 11:43 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash at the intersection of Harwood Road and 2 Mile Road, near Grace. Alfonso Villa-Gomez, 36, of Grace, was westbound on 2 Mile Road in a 2008 Ford Mustang. Nicholas Lloyd, 21, of Grace, was southbound on Harwood Road in a 1989 Ford F-900 potato truck. Villa-Gomez failed to yield at the intersection and the Mustang was struck by the Ford truck. The truck came to rest in the intersection, and the Mustang came to rest on the shoulder.

Villa-Gomez and a juvenile passenger were transported to Caribou Memorial Hospital by ground ambulance. Villa-Gomez' other juvenile passenger was transported to the Children's Primary Hospital, in Salt Lake City, Utah by air ambulance.

None of the occupants were wearing seatbelts. The lanes were blocked for approximately four hours. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


KB/HG


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


The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash at the intersection of 2 Mile Road and Harwood Road, near Grace. The intersection is currently blocked.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.


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Monday, March 16, 2015

Don't Push Your Luck While Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

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For Immediate Release: 3/16/15 at 10:25 a.m.

MERIDIAN - St. Patrick's Day celebrations began this past weekend and Idaho State Police and local law enforcement agencies have stepped up impaired driving patrols to make sure motorists don't have to rely on luck to make it home safe.

ISP is partnering with the Idaho Transportation Department and local law enforcement agencies statewide to make highways safer with high-visibility impaired driving enforcement patrols from March 15th through March 22nd. Using federal grant funds, these agencies are first seeking to educate the public about the dangers of drinking and driving and, then, if the message is not heeded, to make arrests.

During the campaign, officers will be watching for impaired drivers and will also check for seat belt use. "The Idaho State Police want everyone to enjoy St. Patrick's Day, but we urge people to not push their luck and drive when 'buzzed' or drunk," says Idaho State Police Lt. Brad Doty. He explains, "It's not worth the risk. Not only do you risk killing or injuring yourself or someone else, but the financial costs of an arrest or crash are significant."

From 2008 to 2012, almost half the men killed in crashes nationwide on St. Patrick's Day were killed in drunk driving crashes.

The solution to stop these tragedies is simple.

- A sober driver is easier to find than a leprechaun, find one before drinking and give them your keys.
- If you are impaired, call a taxi, a sober friend or family member to get you home safely.
- If a friend is about to drive impaired, take his or her keys and help make other transportation arrangements.
- Promptly report suspected drunk drivers you see on roadways to law enforcement. Call the Idaho State Police on your mobile phone at *ISP (*477) or dial 9-1-1.

For all on the roadways, "Your best defense against drunk drivers is to always wear a seat belt and remain attentive to your surroundings and other drivers," Lt. Doty said.

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Saturday, March 14, 2015

Crash at Harwood Road and 2 Mile Road, near Grace

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The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash at the intersection of 2 Mile Road and Harwood Road, near Grace. The intersection is currently blocked.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.


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***FINAL Update*** Semi Truck Fire EB I84 At Black's Creek

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****FINAL Update****

On March 13, 2015, at approximately 3:14 P.M., Idaho State Police responded to a commercial vehicle fire, eastbound on Interstate 84 at milepost 64, near Black's Creek Road, in Ada County.

Willy O. Benjamin, 55, of Gordon, GA, was driving a Kenworth tractor pulling a Reitnouer trailer when the cab caught on fire. Benjamin drove the vehicle onto the right shoulder of the roadway.

The eastbound lanes of travel were closed for approximately 45 minutes.

This incident is under investigation by Boise City Fire Department.

JC/DO

****End Of Update****

All lanes of traffic are open.

KS/KB

****Update****

Eastbound I84 at Black's Creek is now partially open. Driver's are advised to use caution.

HG/DO

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Idaho State Police is on scene of a semi truck that is on fire eastbound on I84 at mile marker 64, Black's Creek exit.

At this time the both eastbound lanes are blocked. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.


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Friday, March 13, 2015

***Update*** Semi Truck Fire EB I84 At Black's Creek

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****Update****

All lanes of traffic are open.

KS/KB

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Eastbound I84 at Black's Creek is now partially open. Driver's are advised to use caution.

HG/DO

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Idaho State Police is on scene of a semi truck that is on fire eastbound on I84 at mile marker 64, Blacks Creek exit.

At this time the both eastbound lanes are blocked. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.


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*Update*Semi Truck Fire EB I84 At Black's Creek

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Eastbound I84 at Black's Creek is now partially open. Driver's are advised to use caution.

HG/DO

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Idaho State Police is on scene of a semi truck that is on fire eastbound on I84 at mile marker 64, Blacks Creek exit.

At this time the both eastbound lanes are blocked. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.


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Semi Truck Fire Blocks Traffic EB I84 At Blacks Creek

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Idaho State Police is on scene of a semi truck that is on fire eastbound on I84 at mile marker 64, Blacks Creek exit.

At this time the both eastbound lanes are blocked. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.


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One perishes in two vehicle crash near Mountain Home

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On March 12, 2015 at 9:18 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a fatal crash on Ditto Creek Road, northwest of Mountain Home. Betty Pettibone, 44, of Oasis, was driving eastbound on Ditto Creek Road, four miles west of its intersection with U.S. Highway 30, in a 1998 Chevrolet Metro. Michael Fields, 58, of Mountain Home, was westbound in a 1986 Ford F350. Fields crossed over the center line and collided with the Metro.

Betty Pettibone was wearing her seatbelt, and was taken by air ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. Michael Fields was not wearing his seatbelt, and succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash. Notifications to the family have been made. The crash is still under investigation.

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

**Update - All lanes open** Crash on Interstate 15 blocking the left lane near Arimo.

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****Update****

Crews have finished cleaning up the wreckage from the scene of this morning's crash. All lanes of Interstate 15 are now open. The left northbound lane was blocked for just under ten hours.

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On Thursday, March 12, 2015, at 5:54 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle crash, northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 37, near Arimo.

Thomas Mounts, 34, of Rexburg, was traveling northbound on Interstate 15 in a 2007 International United Parcel Service tractor pulling three trailers when he drifted off the left shoulder. Mounts tried come back onto the road, nlost control of the vehicle and overturned in the median, partially blocking the northbound left lane.

Mounts was wearing his seat belt and was not injured. Mounts was cited for failure to maintain lane.

The left northbound lane is currently blocked and will remain so for most of the day while crews work to clear the wreckage. The right northbound lane is open for traffic.

This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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District 2 property damage crash

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District 2 (208) 799-5150


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DATE: 3/11/15 TIME: 10:03 PM LOCATION: WB US12 Milepost 37.2

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Nez Perce County Sheriff, Orofino Fire & District 2 Hazmat team

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DRIVER Robert S Bottoroff AGE 55
ADDRESS Kingston, ID
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 2003 VEHICLE MAKE International VEHICLE MODEL: Truck
WRECKER Forest
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Bottoroff was west bound on US12 at milepost 37.2. He was unable to maintain his lane and hit the guardrail several times. He then left the road from the right hand shoulder and went down an embankment ending up on the right side of the vehicle. The District 2 regional hazmat team responded and found there were no leaks and there was no clean up necessary. The highway was reduce to one lane of travel for four hours and completely closed for approximately 1 hour.



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Crash on Interstate 15 blocking the left lane near Arimo.

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On Thursday, March 12, 2015, at 5:54 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle crash, northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 37, near Arimo.

Thomas Mounts, 34, of Rexburg, was traveling northbound on Interstate 15 in a 2007 International United Parcel Service tractor pulling three trailers when he drifted off the left shoulder. Mounts tried come back onto the road, lost control of the vehicle and overturned in the median, partially blocking the northbound left lane.

Mounts was wearing his seat belt and was not injured. Mounts was cited for failure to maintain lane.

The left northbound lane is currently blocked and will remain so for most of the day while crews work to clear the wreckage. The right northbound lane is open for traffic.

This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

ISP arrests driver after pursuit and crash

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For Immediate Release: 3/11/15 at 5:38 p.m.

Idaho State Police arrested Misty L. Prestwich, 28, of Idaho Falls for Felony Eluding an Officer, Aggravated Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, and two misdemeanor warrants from Ada County. Prestwich led ISP and officers from a number of other agencies on a series of pursuits covering 133 miles after a trooper initially attempted to stop the black 1997 Dodge Neon Prestwich was driving for speeding on I-15 at milepost 96 near Blackfoot at approximately 1:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The pursuit was called off for safety reasons at times when Prestwich reached speeds of up to 120 mph. The pursuit ended on westbound I-84 at milepost 177 in Jerome County when Prestwich swerved toward a trooper and a sheriff deputy's patrol cars, lost control of her vehicle, rolled and crashed.

Prestwich was transported to the St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls. She has since been released and was booked into the Jerome County Jail.

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Non Injury Blocking Crash WB SH53 at Pleasantview

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DATE: 03/11/2015 TIME: 1218 LOCATION: WB SH53@2.1

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Jeffrey Kimble AGE 55
ADDRESS Spokane Valley, WA
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 1989 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Tractor and Trailer
WRECKER Unknown
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


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DRIVER Paul Feusier AGE 20
ADDRESS Rathdrum, ID
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Dodge VEHICLE MODEL Truck
WRECKER None
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes



INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Feusier was stopped WB SH53 waiting to turn SB onto Pleasantview. Kimball was WB on SH53 when he failed to stop for traffic. Kimball drove off the roadway to the north side to avoid a collision and side swiped Feusier's vehicle and then struck the embankment. Traffic was blocked for an extended period of time.



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Monday, March 9, 2015

Update: Semi Crash Sends One to Hospital

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**************Final Update************

At approximately 2:30 pm, on Monday, March 9, 2015, the Idaho State Police investigated a semi rollover on US 26 at milepost 176, 6miles west of Richfield. Jeffrey Lengle, 34 of Arco, ID, was westbound driving a 2004 Kenworth semi truck with two trailers loaded with hay bales. Lengle failed to negotiate a curve and lost control, rolling the tractor and both trailers. The tractor came to rest on its top off the shoulder of the road. Lengle was transported by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.



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**Update**

One lane is open and traffic is slowly moving through the area. Motorists should expect delays.

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At this time the Idaho State Police is investigating a one vehicle rollover on US 26 at 176, just west of Richfield. Lanes are completely blocked in both directions. Please avoid traveling in this area if possible.




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Updae: One Lane Open US26 Near Richfield

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**Update**

One lane is open and traffic is slowly moving through the area. Motorists should expect delays.

ln/sm



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At this time the Idaho State Police is investigating a one vehicle rollover on US 26 at 176, just west of Richfield. Lanes are completely blocked in both directions. Please avoid traveling in this area if possible.




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Lanes Blocked US 26 Near Richfield

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At this time the Idaho State Police is investigating a one vehicle rollover on US 26 at 176, just west of Richfield. Lanes are completely blocked in both directions. Please avoid traveling in this area if possible.




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Sunday, March 8, 2015

*** Final Update *** Injury Crash on SH72

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*** Final Update ***

On Sunday, March 8, 2015, at approximately 7:13 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle fatality crash at the junction of State Highway 72 and US30, south of New Plymouth, ID.

Phillip L. Vanderpool, 81, of Wilder, ID, was driving northbound on US30 in a 1999 GMC Suburban. Fernando Monjares Jr., 31, of Morse, TX, was driving southbound in a 2011 Ford pickup, rounding a curve on US30. Vanderpool failed to yield at a stop sign on US30 and collided with Monjares. Vanderpool and his passenger, Velma R. Vanderpool, 76, of Wilder, ID, succumbed to their injuries at the crash scene. Monjares and his passenger, Oscar Sanchez Talamantes, 49, of Del Rio, TX, were transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Clinic - Family Medicine, in Fruitland, ID.

Neither Vanderpools were wearing seatbelts. Monjares and Sanchez Talamantes were wearing seatbelts.

Next of kin has been notified.

The road was blocked for approximately 5 hours.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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The Idaho State Police is responding to an injury crash on SH72, near the intersection of US30, just south of New Plymouth. The road is currently blocked due to the crash. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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District 1 Fatal Crash US95@418

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DATE: 03/08/2015 TIME: 4:22 AM LOCATION: Southbound US95 near milepost 418

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Coeur d Alene Tribal PD, Kootenai County Sheriffs Department

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OCCUPANT 1 Pluff, Joseph E AGE 41 Years
ADDRESS Worley,ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 2001 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Escape
WRECKER Body By Scotty
SEATBELT WORN? Uknown

OCCUPANT 2: Pluff, Stacey L AGE 37 Years
ADDRESS Worley,ID
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Yates Funeral Home
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Vehicle was traveling southbound US95 at milepost 418, near Whitlaw road when it left the roadway and entered the median. The driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to roll. Stacey was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. It is unknown which occupant was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash. Investigation continues.



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Injury Crash on SH72

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The Idaho State Police is responding to an injury crash on SH72, near the intersection of US30, just south of New Plymouth. The road is currently blocked due to the crash. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Saturday, March 7, 2015

**Update *** Injury crash I15 at milepost 78, near Fort Hall blocking one lane

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**Update***
On March 7,2015 at approximately 6:20 p.m., The Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle injury crash northbound I15 at milepost 78, near Fort Hall. Mystic Scott, 17 of Idaho Falls, was traveling northbound in a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. Scott lost control of the vehicle, overcorrected and rolled into the median. Scott and her 5 passenger were all transported to Portneuf Medical Center. All adult occupants were not wearing their seatbelts.

The southbound lane of travel was partially blocked for emergency personnel for approximately one hour .

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Motorcycle Crash on Lower Bench Road Sends One to the Hospital

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On March 7th, 2015, at 4:00pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a single motorcycle crash on Lower Bench Road, near the Gem and Payette County line. Susanne Mazzuckis, 64, of Yorba Linda, California, was westbound on Lower Bench Road on a 2004 Harley Davidson. Mazzuckis failed to maintain her lane, drove off the right shoulder and was thrown from the motorcycle. Mazzuckis was transported by ground ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

Mazzuckis was wearing a helmet. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Injury crash I15 at milepost 78, near Fort Hall blocking one lane

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The Idaho State Police is investigating a one vehicle injury crash I15 at milepost 78, near Fort Hall. The southbound lanes are partially
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Fatality Crash NB SH57 @ 3.5

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DATE: 3/6/2015 TIME: 7:16 PM LOCATION: NB State Highway 57 near mile post 3.5

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner County and Idaho Transportation Department

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DRIVER Burke, Charles A AGE 58
ADDRESS Priest River, ID
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Sherman & Knapp Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 1998 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Explorer
WRECKER A-1 Tow
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Burke was traveling northbound on State Highway 57 near mile post 3.5 when he left the roadway and crashed into a ditch. He was ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries on scene. Investigation is ongoing.



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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Motorcycle Crash Sends One to Hospital in Canyon County

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XXXXXXXXXX UPDATE from PIO Teresa Baker XXXXXXXX

On Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 11:05 am, the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Linden and Middleton in Canyon County. Nathan Allen, 25, of Nampa, was south on Middleton Road on a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle at a high rate of speed. Allen failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into the back of a 2013 Rav 4, driven by George Foster, 51 of Middleton. Allen was ejected from his motorcycle, and was not wearing a helmet. Allen was transported to St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise with non life threatening injuries. Foster was wearing his seat belt. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


The Meridian Police Department reported that one of their officers had attempted to stop Allen at about 10:38 a.m. on Linder Road in Meridian for erratic driving. Allen failed to stop for the officer and drove off at a high rate of speed. The officer pursued Allen as he ran multiple stoplights and stop signs and continued to travel at a high speed. Meridian Police called off the pursuit as Allen crossed Chinden Boulevard and into Canyon County.

A Middleton police officer also attempted to stop Allen, but Allen failed to yield to that officer. There was not an active pursuit by law enforcement at the time of the crash.






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Motorcycle Crash Sends One to Hospital in Canyon County

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XXXXXXXXXX UPDATE from PIO Teresa Baker XXXXXXXX

On Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 11:05 am, the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Linder and Middleton in Canyon County. Nathan Allen, 25, of Nampa, was south on Middleton Road on a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle at a high rate of speed. Allen failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into the back of a 2013 Rav 4, driven by George Foster, 51 of Middleton. Allen was ejected from his motorcycle, and was not wearing a helmet. Allen was transported to St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise with non life threatening injuries. Foster was wearing his seat belt. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


The Meridian Police Department reported that one of their officers had attempted to stop Allen at about 10:38 a.m. on Linder Road in Meridian for erratic driving. Allen failed to stop for the officer and drove off at a high rate of speed. The officer pursued Allen as he ran multiple stoplights and stop signs and continued to travel at a high speed. Meridian Police called off the pursuit as Allen crossed Chinden Boulevard and into Canyon County.

A Middleton police officer also attempted to stop Allen, but Allen failed to yield to that officer. There was not an active pursuit by law enforcement at the time of the crash.






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Motorcycle Crash Sends One to Hospital in Canyon County

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On Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 11:05 am, the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Linder and Middleton in Canyon County. Nathan Allen, 25, of Nampa, was south on Middleton Road on a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle at a high rate of speed. Allen failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into the back of a 2013 Rav 4, driven by George Foster, 51 of Middleton. Allen was ejected from his motorcycle, and was not wearing a helmet. Allen was transported to St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise with non life threatening injuries. Foster was wearing his seat belt. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.



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Idaho State Police to Commission 16 Troopers on Friday During Ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda

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For Immediate Release: 3/5/15 at 10:30 a.m.

Idaho State Police to Commission 16 Troopers on Friday During Ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda

MERIDIAN - The Idaho State Police will commission sixteen new troopers during a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda in Boise on Friday, March 6th at 10:30 a.m. During the ceremony the Advanced Training Class (ATC) of new troopers will take the oath of office and receive their campaign hat and badge. The class will be addressed by Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter, Colonel Ralph Powell, Director of the Idaho State Police and Class President Christian Briggs. In a longstanding tradition of ISP, the class will showcase their patrol cars on the Statehouse steps beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to the ceremony and to take a step back into history with ISP's parade cars that will also be on display.

The Idaho State Police ATC is a 16-week program that all recruits must complete to become a state trooper, including those who were previously employed by another law enforcement agency and are already certified peace officers. Twelve of the troopers graduating will go on to complete the 10-week Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) Basic Patrol Academy. The four troopers already certified will be assigned to one of six districts of ISP throughout the state to complete a field training program that lasts approximately 12 weeks. During this stage the new troopers will work with a series of experienced troopers who will teach, evaluate and document each of them in an on-the-job setting.

Members of the Idaho State Police Advanced Training Class (ATC #42), their hometowns and the ISP district office each will be assigned to are:


Richard Alderson - Ridgeland, SC - District 1 - Coeur d'Alene

Adam Benjamin - McCall - District 4 - Jerome

Scott Bolen - Kimberly - District 4 - Jerome

Christian Briggs - Nampa - District 4 - Jerome

Patrick Burke - Caldwell - District 2 - Lewiston

Brandalyn Crapo - Nampa - District 3 - Meridian

Kirill Fomin - Nampa - District 4 - Jerome

Andrew Francis - Rexburg - District 6 - Idaho Falls

Brigham Hymas - Rexburg - District 5 - Pocatello

Michael Marrott - Rexburg - District 4 - Jerome

Steven McClain - Meridian - District 5 - Pocatello

James Millar - Boise - District 5 - Pocatello

Russell Poulsen - Jerome - District 4 - Jerome

Samuel Rodriguez - Boise - District 2 - Lewiston

Justin Turrentine - Weiser - District 3 - Meridian

Kenneth Wiesmore - Kimberly - District 4 - Jerome

During ATC, recruits are trained to assume responsibilities of an Idaho State Trooper which include, but are not limited to:

- Traffic control and enforcement
- Motor vehicle crash investigations
- Criminal investigations
- Report writing
- Impaired driving investigations
- Crime scene processing and investigation
- Law and courtroom procedure
- Firearms and defensive weapons
- Communication techniques including public speaking
- Ethics

Anyone interested in learning more about the Idaho State Police or in applying to be a trooper should visit the ISP website at www.isp.idaho.gov and add their name to the hiring notification list.

Media:
There will be an opportunity for photographs with the new troopers with their patrol vehicles in front of the Capitol after the ceremony on Friday. Any on-camera interviews will have to be completed before the ceremony.

The ceremony schedule is as follows:
9:30 a.m. - Patrol and Parade Car Display
10:30 a.m. - Graduation Ceremony Begins
11:30 a.m. - Graduation Ceremony Concludes
11:30 a.m. - Reception line
12:00 p.m. - Class photos


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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Injury Crash NB US95 at milepost 447

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DATE: March 4th, 2015 TIME: 2:11 pm LOCATION: NB US95 at milepost 447, south of Athol

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County

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DRIVER Ziaya, Merlyne J AGE 73
ADDRESS Cocolalla, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 2003 VEHICLE MAKE Subaru VEHICLE MODEL Legacy
WRECKER Recovery Master
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Ziaya was northbound on US95 near milepost 447 when she left the roadway and drove into the median. She proceeded through the median and back onto the highway. She then left the highway again and drove back into the median striking the embankment, causing the vehicle to overturn and come to rest on it's top. Ziaya was transported to Kootenai Health by Life Flight. Investigation continuing.



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Injury Crash EB US12 at milepost 19

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DATE: March 4th, 2015 TIME: 1:40 pm LOCATION: EB US12 at milepost 19 Gifford Reubens Road

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Nez Perce County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Clyne, Jean J AGE 45
ADDRESS Culdesac, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2012 VEHICLE MAKE Chevy VEHICLE MODEL Malibu
WRECKER Forest Wrecker Service
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown


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DRIVER Calhoun, Mark W AGE 46
ADDRESS Pierce, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2001 VEHICLE MAKE Dodge VEHICLE MODEL Ram
WRECKER Bernards Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

PASSENGER(S)

NAME Niebel, Melissa E AGE 47
ADDRESS Clarkston, Washington
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St Joseph Regional Medical Center
SEATBELT - Unknown

NAME Niebel, Cody A AGE 14
INJURIES? - No
SEATBELT - Unknown

NAME Niebel, Felicia I AGE 18
INJURIES? - No
SEATBELT - Unknown

NAME Anderson, Bricen J AGE 8 Months
INJURIES? - No
SEATBELT - Child Safety Seat


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Calhoun was eastbound on US12 when Clyne, who was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Gifford Reubens Road and US12, attempted to turn westbound on US12. She pulled out in front of Calhoun, causing him to strike her vehicle. Clyne, Calhoun, and Melissa Niebel were transported to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The roadway was blocked for approximately 1.5 hours. Investigation ongoing.



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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Injury crash on US91 in Blackfoot

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For Immediate Release: 03/03/2015 2:30 a.m.
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On March 2, 2015, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on US91 at Wooton Way, in Blackfoot.
Ronald Schmid, 36 of Idaho Falls, was traveling southbound on US91 in a 1994 Honda Accord.
Alyssa Walters, 23 of American Falls, was traveling northbound on US91 in a 1996 Chevy 1500 pickup.
Walters failed to yield to oncoming traffic while turning onto Wooton Way, and was struck by Schmid's vehicle.

All occupants of both vehicles were transported by ground ambulance to Bingham Memorial Hospital.

The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Monday, March 2, 2015

Injury crash on US91 in Blackfoot

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The Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash northbound US91 at milepost 101, in Blackfoot.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Updated Information Fatal Injury Crash I84 at Twin Falls Exit 173

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

On Sunday, March 1, 2015, at approximately 3:33 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle injury crash on Interstate 84 at the milepost 173 off ramp, near Twin Falls, in Jerome County.

Bruno Gonzalez Vargas, 21, or Jerome, ID., was driving eastbound on Interstate 84, near exit 173 in a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. Gonzalez Vargas failed to negotiate the curve at exit 173, drove off the roadway, overcorrected, and came back onto the road. The vehicle overturned on the right shoulder, ejecting Gonzalez Vargas and passenger Adrian Torres, 21, of Jerome, ID. The vehicle then caught on fire.

Neither occupants were wearing seatbelts. Torres was pronounced dead at the crash scene. Gonzalez Vargas was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, ID.

The road was partially blocked for approximately 3.5 hours.

Next of kin has been notified.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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***UPDATE***

On Sunday, March 1, 2015, at approximately 3:33 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle injury crash on Interstate 84 at the milepost 173 off ramp, near Twin Falls, in Jerome County.

A 2003 Chevrolet Blazer was being driven eastbound on Interstate 84. The driver failed to negotiate the curve at exit 173, drove off the roadway, overcorrected, and came back onto the road. The vehicle overturned on the right shoulder, ejecting both occupants. The vehicle then caught on fire.

Neither occupants were wearing seatbelts and both sustained serious injuries.

The roadway was partially blocked for approximately 3.5 hours.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

Names of the driver and passenger are not being released at this time. An update will be issued when further information becomes available.


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Update - Injury crash EB I84 at the 173 off ramp

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For Immediate Release: 03/01/2015 9:40 a.m.
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***UPDATE***

On Sunday, March 1, 2015, at approximately 3:33 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle injury crash on Interstate 84 at the milepost 173 off ramp, near Twin Falls, in Jerome County.

A 2003 Chevrolet Blazer was being driven eastbound on Interstate 84. The driver failed to negotiate the curve at exit 173, drove off the roadway, overcorrected, and came back onto the road. The vehicle overturned on the right shoulder, ejecting both occupants. The vehicle then caught on fire.

Neither occupants were wearing seatbelts and both sustained serious injuries.

The roadway was partially blocked for approximately 3.5 hours.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

Names of the driver and passenger are not being released at this time. An update will be issued when further information becomes available.


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Injury crash EB I84 at the 173 off ramp

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For Immediate Release: 03/01/2015 4:18 am
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The Idaho State Police is investigating a one vehicle injury crash EB I84 at the 173 off ramp. The off ramp is partially blocked at this time.
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Two vehicle injury crash SB SH55 at milepost 13, south of Nampa

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On February 28,2015 at approximately 11:44 pm, Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash southbound SH55 at milepost 13.1, south of Nampa. Jose Contreras, 33 of Caldwell, was traveling eastbound on Florida in a 1993 Toyota Privia Van. Jorge Blanco, 18 of Nampa, was traveling southbound on SH55 in a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Contreras failed to stop at the stop sign. Blanco collided into Contreras in the intersection. Both vehicles traveled east off the roadway into a dirt pullout.
Contreras was transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus in Boise. Contreras was not wearing his seatbelt. Blanco was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. The lanes were temporarily blocked by emergency personnel. The crash is still under investigation.

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