Fatality Crash on State Highway 33 in Teton City

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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: 9/12/2023 5:15 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 12:11 PM, on State Highway 33 at mile marker 103 in Fremont County.

A 2010 Chevrolet Impala driven by a 75-year-old male from Driggs, was travelling westbound. A 1990 Chevrolet pickup truck, driven by a 78-year-old male from Teton, was travelling eastbound. The Impala crossed over the center line and struck the pickup truck head-on.

The driver of the Impala was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to his injuries. The driver of pickup truck was wearing a seatbelt and was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital.

The roadway was blocked for about 2 hours, allowing emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene. Idaho State Police was assisted by Fremont County Sheriff's Office, Madison County Sherriff's Office, Fremont Fire, and the Idaho Transportation Department.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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