Fatal Crash Near Blackfoot

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Idaho State Police

District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.

Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299

(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 10/25/15 12:03 P.M.

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Sunday, October 25, 2015, at approximately 9:12 A.M., the Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle fatality crash on I15 near milepost 94, just north of Blackfoot, ID.

Jose Hernandez, 57, of Jackson, WY, was driving northbound on I15 in a 1996 Chevrolet pick-up. Hernandez drove off the right shoulder, overcorrected back on to the roadway and rolled his vehicle in to the median. Alcohol was involved. Hernandez was wearing a seat belt.

Hernandez succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash.

Next of kin has been notified.

JW / DO

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho