Crash at US26 and Iona east of Idaho Falls sends one to hospital

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Idaho State Police

District 6 1540 Foote Dr.

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828

(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485

For Immediate Release: 10/14/2020 3:15 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash at the intersection of US26 and Iona Road, east of Idaho Falls. Paul Johnson, 54, of Idaho Falls, was westbound on Iona Road in a 2008 GMC Sierra pickup. Johnson stopped at the stop sign, then proceeded into the intersection where he was struck by a 2014 Ford Focus that was eastbound on US26. The Ford was being driven by Kimberly Alexander, 38, of Rigby.

Alexander was taken by ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. All drivers and passengers were wearing seatbelts.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho