Final Update: Crash Blocking SH55 South Of Banks

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642

(208) 846-7550

Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 07/05/2020 10:15 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

**Final Update***

On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 5:04 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash southbound SH55 at mile marker 76.4, south of Banks.

Matthew D. Fletcher, 50, of Meridian, was driving southbound in a 2002 Ford F350. Fletcher drove off the roadway and hit a tree.

Fletcher and one juvenile passenger were transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. A second juvenile passenger was transported by air ambulance also to St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. A third passenger, Katherine Fletcher, 48, of Meridian, succumbed to her injures at scene. All occupants were wearing seatbelts.

Next of kin has been notified.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

3451 / 4115

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All lanes on SH55 are open.

More information will be relayed when available.

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Idaho State Police is investigating a crash northbound on SH55 at mile marker 76.4, south of Banks.

All lanes of SH55, both northbound and southbound, are blocked. Motorist should expect delays.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho