Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Semi VS Train on SH 33 at Milepost 62

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Idaho State Police
District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 01/02/18 6:38 P.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On January 2, 2018, at approximately 2:53 P.M., Idaho State Police investigated a semi vs train injury crash on SH33 at milepost 62, just east of the Sage Port of Entry.

Zakary M. Shurtliff, 21, of Hamer, was driving eastbound on SH33. When he approached milepost 62, the train was already crossing and Shurtliff collided with the rear box car. Shurtliff had minor injuries.

Shurtliff was wearing a seatbelt.

SH 33 is blocked from about the Sage Port of Entry to milepost 70.75.

The Idaho State Police was assisted by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Idaho Department of Transportation.

This crash is under investigation.

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