Fatality Crash WB I84 at 231.8, north of Malta

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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: 11/11/2020 1:38 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at approximately 08:32 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash westbound I84 at milepost 231.8, north of Malta.

Wayne Jearls, 78, of Fall Creek, OR, was driving a 1999 Ford F350 pickup pulling a camper trailer westbound I84 at 231.8. Jearls lost control and drove into the median and the vehicle rolled. Jearls' vehicle came to rest on its side blocking the eastbound lanes of travel. Jearls and his passenger, Linda Jearls, 77, of Fall Creek, OR were both wearing seatbelts.

Wayne Jearls succumbed to his injuries on scene. Linda Jearls was transported by ground ambulance to Cassia Regional Medical Center. She was later transported by air ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

Next of kin has been notified. The lanes of travel were blocked for approximately 5 hours. The crash remains under investigation by Idaho State Police. Idaho State Police were assisted by Cassia County Sheriff's Office, Declo Fire Department, Malta Ambulance, Medic One Ambulance and the Idaho Transportation Department.
The Idaho State Police would like to express appreciation for the efforts and assistance provided at the scene by citizen bystanders.

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