Crash in Payette Injures Two

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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: 10/10/2022 8:30 P.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on October 10, 2022, at 3:17 P.M., on US95 at NE 19th Avenue, in Payette County.

A 2007 Pontiac Vibe and a 2009 Dodge Journey were traveling northbound on US95. The Dodge slowed for traffic and was rear-ended by the Pontiac. Upon impact, the Pontiac crossed into center line and struck a John Deere Swather, which was traveling southbound on US95.

The Pontiac was driven by a 19-year-old female from Fruitland. She was wearing a seatbelt and was transported by ground ambulance to the hospital. The Dodge was occupied by a 33-year-old female driver and a 27-year-old male passenger, both from Weiser. The female was transported by air ambulance to the hospital. The John Deere was driven by a 36-year-old man from Weiser. He was wearing a seatbelt.

Traffic on US95 was blocked for approximately three hours, allowing emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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