Wednesday, October 31, 2018

*Update* Blocking Crash on US20 in Island Park

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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: 10/31/18 10:58 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Update***

On Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at approximately 4:36 P.M., Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash on US20, near milepost 393, in Island Park.

Michael Surette, 32, of Calgary, Alberta, was traveling westbound on US20 in a 2011 BMW. Joi Draper, 54, of Lehi, Utah, was traveling eastbound on US20 in a 1994 Peterbilt semi-truck with one trailer. Surette lost control of his vehicle and crossed the center line going into oncoming traffic. Draper came to a complete stop in the eastbound lane and Surette hit her vehicle head on.

Surette succumbed to his injuries at the scene; he was not wearing his seatbelt. Draper was wearing her seatbelt. There was blockage in the area for approximately four hours. Next of kin has been notified.

Idaho State Police was assisted by the Fremont County Sheriff's Department.

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***Update***

All lanes of travel are now open. More information will be released when it becomes available.

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Idaho State Police is currently investigating a blocking crash on US20, near milepost 393, in Island Park near the Idaho/Montana border. US20 is currently blocked in both directions while crews work to clear the scene. Motorist are advised to avoid the area. More information will be released when it becomes available.

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