Fatal Crash West of Arimo

Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 9:44 p.m., on west Arimo Rd at Garden Creek Gap, in Arimo.

A 21-year-old male of Chubbuck, with a 20-year-old male passenger, of Arimo, were driving eastbound on west Arimo Rd in a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle left the roadway and overturned where it came to rest in a creek.

The passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to his injuries on scene. The driver was transported via personal vehicle to a local hospital.

The lanes were blocked for approximately 6 hours to allow first responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.

This incident is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho