Fatal Crash US-20 South of Rigby

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Idaho State Police

District 6 1540 Foote Dr.

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828

(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485

For Immediate Release: 08/11/2023 7:15 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday, August 11, 2023, at approximately 12:35 p.m., on US-20 near milepost 320 in Jefferson County Idaho.

A Honda Accord, driven by a 19-year-old male from Mattawa, Washington, was traveling eastbound on US-20 near mile post 320. He lost control of his vehicle, drove through the median, into westbound traffic, and struck a Nissan Murano head-on. The Nissan was driven by a 22-year-old male from Rexburg, Idaho, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The passenger of the Nissan, a 24-year-old female, from Rigby, Idaho, was transported via ground to a local hospital.

All occupants were wearing seat belts.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho