Friday, May 8, 2015

One Vehicle Crash Near Meridian

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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: 05/08/15 5:34 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On May 8, 2015, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84 at milepost 44, near Meridian.



Andras Makai, 42, of Vancouver, Washington, was driving eastbound in a 1988 Toyota Camry. The vehicle struck a construction sign, hit the jersey barrier, crossed all lanes of travel and struck the safety barrels just prior to the exit 44 off ramp.



Makai was transported via ground ambulance to St. Lukes Meridian. Makai was wearing his seatbelt.



The lanes were partly blocked for approximately two hours while crews worked to clear the scene. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


HG / KS
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