Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Final Update: Fatal Injury Crash in Emmett

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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: 11/13/2018 - 8:05 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

***FINAL UPDATE***

On Tuesday, November 13th, 2018, at approximately 2:01 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash at State Highway 16 near Sand Hollow Road, in Emmett, Idaho.

J. R. Wilde, 66, of Emmett, was driving northbound on State Highway 16 near Sand Hollow Road in a 2003 Nissan Altima. Wilde crossed the center line and struck a Kenworth commercial vehicle head on that was driving southbound. The Kenworth was driven by Daniel Caldwell, 57, of Nampa.

Wilde succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Next of kin has been notified.

Wilde was wearing his seatbelt and Caldwell was not wearing his seatbelt. State Highway 16 was blocked in both directions for approximately three and a half hours.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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***END OF UPDATE***

The Idaho State Police is currently on scene of a crash on State Highway 16 at Sand Hollow Road in Emmett. All lanes are blocked a this. Motorists should expect delays.

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