Crash North of Mackay Claims One

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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: 11/22/2021 5:15 P.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 9:11 A.M., northbound on US93 at milepost 125.5, north of Mackay, in Custer County.

The driver of a Toyota Corolla, a 44-year-old male from Hamilton, MT, was driving north on US93 when he left the roadway, overcorrected, and crossed the center line. He struck a Toyota Sequoia head-on that was traveling south on US93. The vehicle was driven by a 26-year-old female from Challis.

The male was ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to his injures on scene. Next of kin has been notified. The female was taken to a local hospital by private vehicle. Neither driver was wearing a seatbelt.

On lane of US93 was blocked for approximately five hours. The roadway has re-opened.

Idaho State Police was assisted at the scene by the Custer County and Butte County Sheriff's Offices and the Idaho Transportation Department.

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