Final Update: Crash Blocking NB I15@83 North of Fort Hall

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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: 04/16/19 3:00 a.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

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On Monday, April 16, 2019, at approximately 11:07 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle fatality crash northbound on I-15 near milepost 83.3, north of Fort Hall.

William L. Brower, 75, of Fort Hall, was driving a 1997 Ford Expedition northbound on I-15. Brower's vehicle went off the left shoulder into the median, struck a guardrail and over turned striking an overpass pillar. Brower succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Brower was not wearing a seatbelt.

Next of kin has been notified

The left lane was blocked for approximately two hours and ten minutes.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Fort Hall Police Department and Bingham County Sheriff's Office.

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***Update***

All lanes of travel are open.

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Idaho State Police is investigating a crash northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 83.3, just north of Fort Hall. The left lane of travel is blocked. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho