Crash Westbound on US-20 north of Atomic City in Butte County

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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: 07/06/20 7:05 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On July 6, 2020, at approximately 9:46 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a crash westbound on US-20 near milepost 264, north of Atomic City, in Butte County.

A juvenile was driving a 2011 Chevy Silverado pickup westbound on US-20 and passed a 2005 Ford F150 pickup driven by Darrick D. Pratt, 31, of Idaho Falls. The trailer hitch on the Chevy Silverado detached from the vehicle, bounced off the roadway, and broke through Pratt's windshield striking him in the chest.

Pratt and his passenger, Jorge Chapa, 59, of Iona, were transported via ground ambulance to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

The Idaho State Police is reminding you to ensure your equipment is secure before traveling.

Idaho State Police was assisted at the scene by the INL fire department, ambulance and security.

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