Friday, February 3, 2017

Final Update - Crash SH-50 near Hansen Bridge

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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: Friday- 2/3/2017 5 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Final Update***

On Friday, February 3, 2017, at 9:18 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a multiple vehicle injury crash eastbound State Highway 50 at mile marker 4, outside the Travelers Oasis.

Tanner M. Hall, 24, of Twin Falls, was driving westbound in a 1995 Dodge Pickup. Hall drifted into the center of the road and struck an oncoming freight liner traveling east bound. Hall sustained minor injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls. The driver of the freight liner, Samuel Thompson, sustained no injuries. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

JH/SG

***End of Update***

The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a crash on SH-50 about milepost 4, just north of the Hansen Bridge. There is partial blockage at this time.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

HG/JS
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