Two Vehicle Crash on US26 Sends One to Hospital

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Idaho State Police

District 6 1540 Foote Dr.

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828

(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 08-20-2013 11:20am

Please direct questions to the District Office

On August 20, 2013, at approximately 8:00 am, Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury

crash on US Highway 26 near milepost 342, at N 85th E.

Mike Munns, 50, of Rexburg, was traveling East on US26 in a Case tractor, pulling a Massey-Ferguson

baler. Thomas Wichmann, 64, of Ririe, also eastbound, was approaching the slow moving vehicle in a 2006

Chevrolet Impala. Wichmann failed to slow down in time and collided with the back of the trailer.

Wichmann was transported via ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

Wichmann was wearing his seatbelt.

The right lane was blocked for an hour and a half while crews worked to clear the scene. ISP was assisted

by Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.

The crash is still under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho