Fatal Crash near Melba

September 26, 2021

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 846-7550

Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 09/26/21 01:19

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Saturday, September 25, 2021, at approximately 6:56 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash on State Highway 45 at milepost 11.5, near Melba.

A 60-year-old male from Caldwell was travelling northbound on State Highway 45 on a Honda VT1300 motorcycle. The male lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. He was not wearing a helmet and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Next of kin has been notified.

Both lanes of traffic were blocked for approximately 3 hours.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho

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District 3
Southwestern Idaho

700 S. Stratford Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 846-7550
Fax: (208) 846-7520

Serving Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties.