Thursday, June 29, 2017

*Final Update *Crash Blocking US-93 MP 30

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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: Thursday- June 29,2017 8:50 a.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

***Final Update***

On June 29, 2017, at approximately 7:39 A.M., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle injury crash northbound US 93 at milepost 30 near Hollister.

Johal Prabhjit, 52, of Alberta, Canada, was traveling northbound in a commercial vehicle full of produce when he veered off the roadway. While attempting to return to the roadway Prabhjit overcorrected and overturned the semi-truck and trailer. Sidhu Prabhjot, 24, also of Alberta, Canada, was a passenger inside of Prabhjit's vehicle.

Johal Prabhjit was transported by air ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. Sidhu Prabhjot was transported by ground ambulance to St. Lukes Magic Valley Regional Medical Center. No seatbelts were worn.

Both lanes of travel were blocked for 31 minutes while the truck and trailer were uprighted. Both lanes of travel are now open. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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***2nd Update***

Both lanes are back open at this time.


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*****Update*****

One lane is now open. Motorists should expect delays in the area.

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*****************Prior Release**************

Idaho State Police is currently on scene of a crash northbound US-93 at milepost 30. Both lanes are blocked at this time. More information will be released as it is available.

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