Crash West of Butte City Claims One Life

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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: 3/25/2022 @ 2:00 a.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on March 24, 2022, at approximately 7:30 p.m., near Butte City, in Butte County, Idaho.

A 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by a 39 year old male from Caldwell, Idaho, was following a 1999 Ford F250 pickup driven by a 70 year old male from Arco, Idaho. The vehicles were westbound on US 20-26 near milepost 251, just west of Butte City. The Chevrolet drove into the rear of the Ford. The driver of the Chevrolet was not wearing a seatbelt. He was pronounced deceased at the crash scene. The driver of the Ford was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital.

The road was blocked for approximately five hours as crews worked to clear the scene.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho