Crash West of Mountain Home Injures Two

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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: 8/27/2012 6:30 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

On August 27, 2012, at 4:07 p.m., a two vehicle crash occurred on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 at milepost 75, west of Mountain Home. A 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Elizabeth Shumaker-McKay, 73 of Filer, was traveling eastbound at a reduced speed when she was struck from behind by a 2009 Peterbuilt Semi, driven by Dallas Lappin, 47 of Emmett. Shumaker-McKay and her passenger, James McKay, 71 of Filer, were transported to Elmore Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.

Seatbelts were worn by all occupants. Lappin was cited for Inattentive Driving.

No lanes were blocked while the crash was investigated.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho