Update Blocking Crash on SH39 Near Rockford Claims Three

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Idaho State Police
District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 1
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
(208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885

For Immediate Release: 6/24/22 2:05 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

***Update***

Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 8:23 p.m., on June 23, 2022 at the intersection of S 1050 W and SH39 in Bingham County.

A 22-year-old man from Blackfoot was driving a 2017 Ford F350 eastbound on SH39. He failed to yield to stopped traffic ahead and struck a 1982 Honda motorcycle, driven by a 24-year-old man from Blackfoot. The Ford traveled further east and struck a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, driven by an 18-year-old man from Blackfoot, and as well as a 2015 Ram 2500 pulling a 1999 Circle J Trailer, driven by a 65-year-old woman, from Aberdeen.

The driver of the Ford pick up was not wearing a seat belt. All other occupants were wearing their seat belts. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet.

All three male drivers from Blackfoot succumbed to their injuries at scene.

SH39 was blocked in both directions for four and a half hours. All lanes are back open.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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Idaho State Police is investigating a crash on SH39 at 1050 W, near Rockford. All lanes of SH39 are blocked. Motorists should expect delays or find an alternate route.

More information will be released when it becomes available.

For the most current information on the road closure dial 511 or visit 511.idaho.gov.


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