Fatal Crash in Bear Lake

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Idaho State Police

District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 1

Pocatello, Idaho 83204

(208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885

For Immediate Release: 12/4/2023 01:33 a.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a fatality crash that occurred on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 7:47 p.m. on US30 at milepost 417 in Bear Lake County.

A 2013 Chevrolet Impala, driven by a 24-year-old female, with a juvenile passenger, both from Montpelier, where traveling westbound. A 2014 Toyota pickup, driven by a 44-year-old-male, with a 42-year-old-female and two juveniles all from Montpelier, where traveling eastbound. The Chevrolet crossed the center line into the eastbound lanes and impacted the Toyota.

The driver of the Chevrolet was transported by ground ambulance to local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

All other involved occupants were transported by ground to a local hospital and were wearing safety restraints.

All lanes were blocked for approximately 4 hours, while responders worked to clear the scene and assist those involved.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho