Update: Fatality crash near Kimberly

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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: 03/14/17 12:46 A.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office

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On Monday, March 13, 2017, at approximately 3:44 P.M., Idaho State Police investigated a four-vehicle, fatality crash at 3375 East 3700 North in Twin Falls County, near Kimberly, ID.

Adam Christensen, age 40, of Twin Falls, ID, was driving eastbound on 3700 N in a 2003 Peterbilt hauling one trailer. Danny Connolly, age 56, of Twin Falls, ID, was driving westbound in a 2001 Ford Explorer and was towing a 2004 Ford F350 pickup. The Ford F350 pickup was driven by Donald Connolly, age 58, of Twin Falls, ID. Ernestine Bill, age 66, of Kimberly, ID, was driving westbound in a 2015 Ram 3500 pickup.

Christensen sideswiped the Ford Explorer and Ford F350 pickup. Christensen then collided head on with the Ram 3500 pickup.

Bill succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the crash. Next of kin has been notified.

The roadway was blocked for approximately seven hours.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a four-vehicle fatality crash at 3375 East and 3700 North in Kimberly. Officers and emergency crews are on scene.

More information will be released when it becomes available.


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