Saturday, June 8, 2019

Final Update: Crashes Blocking I84 Near Eagle Road In Meridian

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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: 06/08/2019 8:00 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Final Update***

On Friday, June 7, 2019, at 12:14 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash eastbound on I84 at mile marker 45.75, west of the Eagle off ramp, near Meridian.

Brian C. Smith, 35, of Boise, was on the left shoulder of eastbound I84 in a 2019 Ford Van with a flat tire. Smith attempted to exit the interstate crossing several lanes of travel. Smith's vehicle was struck by a 2008 Kenworth semi-truck and trailer traveling eastbound on I84. The semi-truck, driven by Lonnie R. Caldwell, 59, of Boise, hit the median jersey barrier and overturned, spilling a load of sand.

Caldwell was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's in Meridian. Smith and Caldwell were wearing seatbelts.

The left two eastbound lanes and the far left westbound lane was blocked for six hours while crews worked to remove the wreckage.

Several additional property damage crashes were investigated westbound and eastbound on I84 between mile markers 45 and 47, in Meridian.

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***Update 2***

The Idaho State Police is now investigating multiple crashes westbound and eastbound Interstate 84 between mileposts 45 and 47, in Meridian. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when driving through the area.

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***End of Update 2***

***Update***

The far right lane eastbound on I84 is also blocked.

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Idaho State Police is on scene of a crash eastbound I84 at mile marker 46, just west of the Eagle Road off ramp.

The two left lanes eastbound on I84 are blocked. The far left lane westbound on I84 is blocked.

Motorists should expect delays.


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