Final Update: Crash blocking eastbound US20 at 312

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

For Immediate Release: 10/22/15 - 3:35 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

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

On Thursday, October 22, 2015, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Idaho Police investigated a two vehicle crash on US20 at milepost 312, east of Idaho Falls.

Makaylah L. Mantooth, 19, of Idaho Falls, was traveling westbound on US20 at milepost 312 in a 1994 Mercury Villager. Tony L. Paterson, 47, of Idaho Falls, was also traveling westbound in a 1995 Kenworth tractor hauling a belly dump trailer. Mantooth applied her brakes and Paterson subsequently struck Mantooth's vehicle which rolled and came to rest in the eastbound lanes of US20.

Mantooth and a juvenile passenger were not wearing their seatbelts. Another juvenile passenger in Mantooth's vehicle was wearing their seatbelt. Paterson was wearing their seatbelt.

All occupants were transported by ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

One eastbound lane was blocked for approximately 2 hours. One westbound lane was blocked for approximately 3 hours.

The Idaho State Police was assisted by the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office and the Idaho Transportation Department.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

KM/MC

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*****Update*****

Both eastbound lanes are now open. One westbound lane is still blocked.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

KM/SK

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*****Update*****

The right lane eastbound is now open. The left lane for both eastbound and westbound lanes are still blocked.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

KM/MC

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At this time, the Idaho State Police is investigating a crash eastbound US20 at milepost 312, east of Idaho Falls. Both eastbound lanes are blocked and one westbound lane is blocked. Traffic is being diverted off onto the 311 off ramp, also known as the St. Leon road exit.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the area.

More information will be released as it becomes available.


KM/MC
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