Thursday, January 11, 2018

*Update* Crash Blocking westbound lanes at I86

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Idaho State Police
District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 2
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
(208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885

For Immediate Release: 01/11/18 1:30 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

**Update**

On January 11, 2018, at approximately 10:22 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of I-15 and I-86 in Pocatello.

James Scott, 26, of Chubbuck, was driving a 1998 Mercury Mystique northbound on I-15 and was taking the westbound I-86 on-ramp. Scott failed to negotiate a turn, drove off the road, and became airborne after striking the embankment. Eddy Chapman, 62, of Hagerman, was driving westbound I-86 from southbound I-15 in a 2011 Freightliner semi pulling two trailers hauling hay. Scott's vehicle struck Chapman's, then the semi overturned and came to rest on its' side.

Both drivers were transported to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. Scott was not wearing his seatbelt. Chapman was wearing his seatbelt.

The westbound on-ramp for I-86 from southbound I-15 is still blocked at this time. Northbound traffic on I-15 can access westbound I-86.

3984/3989

*End of Update*

The Idaho State Police is currently working a crash westbound I86 at the southbound I15 connection. Traffic is blocked in the southbound lanes of I15. Driving conditions are poor in the area. Please use caution and expect time delays.

3984 / 4031
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