Two vehicle injury crash northbound US93 at milepoest 57, near Jerome

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000

Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 08/26/2016 9:55 a.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Friday, August 26,2016, at approximately 7:24 a.m, Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash northbound US93 at milepost 57, near Jerome. Douglas Neff, 67 of Twin Falls was driving a 1987 Chevrolet pickup northbound on US93. Jacob Peterson, 18 of Jerome, was driving a 2007 Kia Rondo southbound on US93. Peterson drove left of center and collided with Neff head on.

Both drivers were transported to St. Lukes Magic Valley Regional. The lanes were blocked for about 1.5 hours. Seatbelts were worn by both drivers.

The crash is under investigation.

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho