Fatal Crash on Golf Course Road North of Twin Falls

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000

Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 05/13/21 7:40 PM

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at 2:11 PM, the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle, fatal crash at 650 Golf Course Road, in Jerome.

Maurilo B Tobias, 24, of Buhl, Idaho, was driving a 2009 Pontiac G5 east bound on Golf Course Road. Kassandra J. Smith, 34, of Bliss, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe west bound on Golf Course Road. Tobias attempted to pass in a no passing zone and Tobias collided head on with Smith.

Tobias succumbed to his injuries on scene, next of kin has been notified. Smith was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls. Both drivers were wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident.

Both east and west bound lanes were blocked for approximately 3 hours.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

4316 / 3933

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho