Friday, February 28, 2020

Second Update- Vehicle crash with blockage eastbound US20 at milepost 307, in Idaho Falls

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Idaho State Police
District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485

For Immediate Release: 02/28/20 6:57 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Second Update***

On Friday, February 28, 2020, at 8:35 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on U.S. Highway 20 on the Lindsay Boulevard Overpass, exit 307 in Idaho Falls.
Peter S. Jephson, 41 of Idaho Falls, was driving a 2004 Mazda Tribute westbound on U.S Highway 20 when he crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2007 Jeep Wrangler that was driven by Vicente Aguilar, 18 of Dubois.

Jephson was transported by ground ambulance to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.
Both directions of U.S. Highway 20 on the overpass for Lindsay Boulevard were blocked for approximately one hour.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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***Update***

All lanes of travel are now open.

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Idaho State Police is on the scene of an injury crash at eastbound US20 at milepost 307, in Idaho Falls. At this time, both the eastbound lanes and one westbound lane of travel are blocked.

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