***Update*** Crashing Blocking I-84 near Orchard

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: May 7,2018 4:40 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

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On May 7, 2018, at 12:08 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash westbound on I84 at milepost 52, just past the Orchard Road exit.

Francis Hitchcock, 74, of Boise, was driving westbound on I84 in a blue 1994 Dodge Van. Timothy Ammann, 46, of Nampa, in a maroon 2004 Ford F250, and Kevin Sulgrove, 52, of Emmett, in a red 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo were also westbound. Hitchcock struck Ammann from behind, then spun into Sulgrove's vehicle.

Sandra Ammann, 42, of Meridian, was a passenger in Timothy Amman's vehicle and was transported by ground ambulance to St. Lukes Medical Center in Boise. All occupants were wearing their seatbelts. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Update:
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The lanes of travel are clear at this time and traffic is flowing. More information will be relayed as it becomes available.

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Original Release:
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The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a crash westbound on I-84 milepost 52 near Orchard st. The #3 and #4 lanes are currently blocked and traffic in the area is congested.


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