Crash on I-86 west of Pocatello

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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: 11/19/2021 12:25 a.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred eastbound I-86 near milepost 51, west of Pocatello, on November 18, 2021, at approximately 8:27 p.m.

A 53-year-old male from Pocatello, driving a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe eastbound on I-86 was fleeing from a Fort Hall Fish and Game Officer. The male attempted to drive through the median. The vehicle rolled, then came to rest in the westbound left lane. Neither the male, nor a 25-year-old female passenger were wearing seatbelts. They were both ejected from the vehicle and transported via ground ambulance to a local hospital.

The westbound left lane of I-86 was blocked for approximately two hours.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho