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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732

(208) 750-9300

Fax  (208) 750-9385

For Immediate Release:  5/2/2021 8:00 AM

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Sunday, May 2nd, 2021, at 2:19 AM, the Idaho State Police responded to a fatal crash on US95 milepost 269.9 near Craigmont, Idaho.  A black 2017 Chevrolet Trax, driven by Lydia Chanler (57 of Grangeville, ID) was southbound and went left of center.  Head-on impact was made with a white 2011 Subaru Forester driven by Taylor Bransford (18 of Grangeville, ID).  Chanler was declared deceased at the scene.  She was not wearing a seatbelt.  Bransford was transported to St Joseph Regional Medical Center by air ambulance.  She was wearing a seatbelt.  The highway was blocked for approximately 1.5 hours.  Next of kin has been advised.

SJT

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Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho