Multiple Vehicle Crash on I-84 Near McDermott Rd Causes Injuries

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 10/13/21 2:22 A.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office
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Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred October 12, 2021, 11:38 P.M. westbound on I-84, at milepost 40 in Ada County.

The driver of a Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling southbound on McDermott Road when he drove through an embankment and over a rise where his vehicle became airborne. The Cobalt came to rest on the westbound side of I-84. A significant amount of debris landed on the I-84 and created a hazard. A Kia Forte was traveling westbound on I-84 and slowed in an attempt to avoid the hazard. The Kia was struck from behind by a 2001 Buick Park Avenue.

The Cobalt was occupied by a 28-year-old male driver who was wearing his seatbelt. The Kia was occupied by a 29-year-old female driver who was wearing her seatbelt. The Buick was occupied by a 21-year-old female driver who was wearing her seatbelt. The driver of the Kia was transported to a nearby hospital by ground ambulance.

All westbound lanes of the I-84 were blocked for approximately one hour and thirty minutes to allow emergency responders to assist those involved.
Evidence was found on scene to indicate that alcohol may have been involved in this crash. That evidence is part of the ongoing investigation.

The Idaho State Police were assisted by Meridian Fire Department, Ada County Paramedics, Nampa Police Department, and Canyon County Paramedics.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.



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