Fatality Crash on State Highway 75 North of Shoshone

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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: 01/04/24 6:49 P.M
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at 12:03 p.m. on January 4th, 2024, on State Highway 75 in Lincoln County.

At 12:03 p.m. a 59-year-old male from Ketchum, was traveling southbound on SH75 in a 2005 GMC Sierra when he crossed over the center lane divider and collided with a 2015 Toyota Sienna heading northbound on SH75. The Toyota Sienna was driven by a 68-year-old male from Hailey, the driver of the GMC was transported to a local hospital via ground ambulance. The driver of the Toyota succumbed to his injuries on scene. Both Drivers were wearing their seatbelts.

The NB roadway was blocked for approximately three hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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