Fatal Crash NB SH3 @ 10.2, Juliaetta Idaho

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732

(208) 750-9300

Fax (208) 750-9385

For Immediate Release: 3/31/2021 12:30 AM

Please direct questions to the District Office

On March 30 at approximately 5:28 PM, Idaho State Police responded to a fatal crash on State Highway 3 milepost 10.2, between Juliaetta and Kendrick, Idaho. A gray 2011 Hyundai Elantra driven by a juvenile was traveling south on SH3 when it crossed left of center. The juvenile impacted a silver 2004 Dodge Ram pickup traveling north driven by Douglas Egeland, 66 of Clarkston, WA. Egeland's vehicle came to rest in the middle of the roadway and the juvenile's vehicle came to rest off the southbound shoulder. The juvenile succumbed to injuries at the scene. Egeland was transported with non-life-threatening injuries to St Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho. Traffic on SH3 was blocked for approximately five hours. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. The incident investigation is ongoing.

SJT

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Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho