Friday, August 7, 2020

Update 1- Crash Blocking SB I15@179 South of Spencer

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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: 08/07/20 6:48 P.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Update 1***


On Friday, August 7, 2020, at approximately 8:43 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, fatality crash southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 179, near Spencer.

Ychel Portillo, 31, of Soda Springs, was driving southbound on Interstate 15 in a 2009 Saturn Aura. Portillo drove off the left side of the roadway, overcorrected, went off the right shoulder, and rolled. Portillo was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected.

Portillo succumbed to injuries on scene. Next of kin has been notified. The right lane of travel continues to be blocked while crews investigate. Idaho State Police was assisted by the Clark County Sheriff's Office.


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***End of Update***

Idaho State Police is on scene of a crash southbound I15 at milepost 180, just south of Spencer. The right lane is blocked.

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