Blocking Crash Southwest of New Plymouth

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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: 02/25/2020 11:05 PM

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash eastbound on Interstate 84, at milepost 6, southwest of New Plymouth.

Donald D. Cogger, 74, of Twin Falls, was driving eastbound in a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup pulling a boat on a trailer. Kenneth E. Andrews, 29, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, was driving eastbound in a 2020 Kenworth semi pulling two trailers. Cogger attempted to pass Andrews, struck the semi, and rolled.

Cogger was transported by ground ambulance to West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell. Cogger was not wearing his seatbelt. Andrews was wearing his seatbelt and was not transported.

There was partial lane blockage for approximately two hours as the crash was investigated and involved vehicles were removed.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho