Final Update: Single Semi Crash US26 East of Shoshone

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 8/11/2016 3:50 am
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Final Update***

On August 10, 2016 at 11:33 pm, Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash westbound on US26 at mile marker 172, east of Shoshone.

Kenneth D. Hunter, 28, of Jerome, was driving westbound on US26 in a 2016 International semi truck pulling two tanker trailers. Hunter drove off the right shoulder where the semi truck rolled coming to rest on its side.

Hunter was transported by ground ambulance to North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. He was wearing his seatbelt.

The lanes were blocked for three and half hours.

ln/jw

****Update****

At this time, all lanes on US 26 near milepost 172 are blocked while crews work to clear the scene.

JDS/KS

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Idaho State Police is currently investigating a single semi crash, eastbound US 26 near milepost 172, east of Shoshone. Currently, one lane of travel on US 26 is open, expect delays in the area. More information as it becomes available.

JDS/KS

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