Friday, November 13, 2015

Two Vehicle Crash Blocks Southbound Lane of US91 near Ballard Road

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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: 11/13/2015 at 7:18 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Final Update***

On Friday, November 13, 2015, at 5:17 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle property damage crash on U.S. 91 and Ballard near Fort Hall.

Bryan Plentywounds, 33, of Fort Hall, driving a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, was attempting to turn east onto Ballard Road. Timothy McCammon, 31, of Blackfoot, attempted to pass Plentywounds on the left in a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. McCammon struck Plentywound's vehicle, went off the right shoulder, through a fence, and rolled. All parties were wearing seatbelts, and no injuries were reported. The southbound lanes of U.S. 91 were blocked for approximately one hour. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Idaho State Police is currently on scene of a property damage crash blocking southbound US91 at milepost 84, near Ballard Rd. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when driving through the area. More information will be released as it becomes available.


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