Fatal Crash on US20 west of Idaho Falls

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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: 07/27/2023 12:20 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, at approximately 6:18 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a four-vehicle fatality crash on US20 at mile marker 286.5, west of Idaho Falls.

A 2009 Dodge Journey, driven by a 25 year old female, from Shelley, was driving eastbound on US20. The Journey crossed the center line and sideswiped a westbound 2013 Dodge Charger, driven by a 43 year old male, from Rigby. The Journey continued in the westbound lane and struck a 2006 Nissan Sentra, driven by a 49 year old male, from Idaho Falls. A westbound 2012 Ford F-150, driven by a 61 year old male, from Dillsboro, Indiana, was unable to stop and struck the Journey.

The driver of the Journey and the driver of the Sentra succumbed to their injuries at the crash scene. The driver's of the Charger and the F-150, along with two juveniles from the Journey, were taken to local hospitals by ground ambulance.

The driver of the Journey and the driver of the Sentra were not wearing seat belts. The driver of the Charger and the F-150 were wearing seatbelts. The juveniles were properly restrained.

The roadway was blocked for 3 hours and 45 minutes for emergency crews to clear the scene.

The crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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