Friday, September 9, 2016

4 Vehicle Crash East of Jerome ** Update **

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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: 9/10/2016 12:30 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

** Update **

On Friday September 9, 2016, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a four vehicle crash occurred on US93 at milepost 60, east of Jerome. A 2010 Mazda MZ3, driven by Stacey Heath, 31 of Shoshone, followed by a 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by Wendy Speth, 44 of Hailey, and followed by a 2004 Toyota Camry, driven by a juvenile female, were all stopped on US93 for turning traffic. A 2001 Dodge Ram pickup, driven by Tristian Kaneaster, 18 of Gooding, was heading northbound, when he failed to stop for traffic and rear-ended the Toyota, forcing it into the rear of the Chevrolet and Mazda. The drivers of the Toyota and Dodge were not wearing their seatbelts. The driver of the Toyota was extricated from the vehicle and transported to St Lukes Magic Valley.

US93 was blocked for approximately two hours while Troopers investigated the crash. Traffic was rerouted at the US93 and SH25 Junction and 200 North Road. Charges are pending.


MC/JW



** Original Release **

The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a four-vehicle injury crash on US93 at milepost 60, east of Jerome. US93 is currently blocked in both directions and traffic is being diverted at the US93 and SH25 Junction and the 200 North - Red Bridge Road.
More information will be released when it becomes available.

MC/AC
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