Fatal Crash Near Can Ada Road

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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: 1/1/2024 at 4:55 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office


Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred December 31, 2023 at 11:31 p.m. at the intersection of US Highway 20-26 and Can-Ada Road on the county line of Ada and Canyon County.

A 78-year-old woman was driving a 2003 Dodge Stratus northbound on Can-Ada Road. A 36-year-old female, was driving eastbound on US Highway 20-26 in a 2012 Chevy Traverse. The vehicles made contact in the intersection and came to rest blocking both lanes of travel.

The driver of the Dodge, was wearing her seat-belt. She succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the crash.

The driver of the Chevy was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital. She was not wearing a seat-belt.

The lanes were blocked for just over three hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved.

This remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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