Double Fatality Crash West of Emmett

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 846-7550

Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 11/08/2021 3:53 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Monday, November 8, 2021, at approximately 7:20 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash on State Highway 52 at Thornock Road, west of Emmett. A 50 year old male from Payette was travelling eastbound on State Highway 52 in a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Tahoe crossed over the centerline into the westbound lanes and struck a 1993 Ford F150, driven by a 60 year old male from Garden Valley.

A passenger in the Tahoe and the driver of the F150 succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the crash. The driver of the Tahoe was taken by air ambulance to a local hospital. The driver of the Tahoe was wearing a seatbelt. The passenger of the Tahoe and the driver of the F150 were not wearing seatbelts. Next of kin has been notified. The roadway was blocked for approximately 5 hours. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho