Fatal Crash Westbound I-84 East of Kimberly

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 9/10/23 9:42 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 9:39 a.m., on Saturday, September 9, 2023, on Interstate 84 near milepost 194 in Jerome County.

A 64-year-old male from Kuna was driving westbound in a 2021 Freightliner semi pulling a single trailer. The semi collided with the guardrail, overturned, and came to rest in the canal on the north side of the interstate. The driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The right lane is currently blocked to allow Idaho Transportation Department personnel to repair the bridge. It is unknown when it will be reopened.

The frontage road is blocked for emergency services and recovery of the vehicle.

4512/3641

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