Crash on I86 in Power County

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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: Sunday May 15, 2022 5:10 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police are investigating an incident that occurred at 3:20 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022, on I86 at milepost 37, in Power County.

A 67 year old male from Pocatello was driving westbound on I86 in a 2012 Peterbuilt semi truck when the truck struck a 42 year old male from Pocatello who was on foot on the roadway.

The pedestrian was transported via air ambulance to a local hospital.

The westbound lanes were blocked for approximately one hour while crews worked to clear the lanes.

The incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

3632/3725

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho