FINAL UPDATE: Semi vs. Train Blocking US30 near Twin Falls

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 07/17/2020 7:50 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office


Final Update:

On Friday, July 17, 2020, at approximately 3:13 PM, Idaho State Police investigated a crash eastbound US30 near mile marker 213, west of Twin Falls.

Jose Alvarez Salas, 24, of Downey, CA, was traveling westbound on US30 in a semi-truck and trailer when he failed to yield the flashing lights and the warning bells for an oncoming train. The semi entered the railroad tracks and was struck by the train, where the trailer separated from the semi and struck a 1998 Ford Windstar Van, which was occupied by Ralph Neimeyer, 68, of Twin Falls. Approximately 40,000 pounds of potatoes were spilled onto the roadway.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Twin Falls Sheriff's Office, Filer Fire Department, Filer Police Department, Idaho Transportation Department, Magic Valley Paramedics, and Eastern Idaho Railroad Company. The roadway will be blocked for an extended period of time.

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Idaho State Police is currently on scene of a semi vs train crash on US30 at N 2500 E, just west of Twin Falls. The intersection will be blocked for an extended period of time.

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