Crash on US20-26 East of Caldwell

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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: 08/26/19 1:50 pm

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Monday, August 26, 2019, at approximately 8:45 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle crash on US20-26 east of Can-Ada road, south of Star.

Joshua Bartels, 42, of Eagle, was westbound in a Peterbilt truck with a trailer. Bartels failed to slow for traffic, crossed center line, over corrected, and struck a power pole. The power lines were knocked down on top of Bartels vehicle.

Bartels was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's, Meridian.

Power is out in the surrounding area and Idaho Power is on scene working to restore power. There may be flaggers in the area.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho