Fatality Crash on US-20 West of Ashton

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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: 2/04/2022 7:10 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred Friday, February 4, 2022, at approximately 2:40 p.m., on eastbound US-20 near milepost 357, west of Ashton.

A Ford F150 pickup, driven by a 57-year-old male from Denver, CO, was traveling eastbound on US-20. A Kenworth semi pulling a single trailer, driven by a 33-year-old male from Teton, ID, was also traveling eastbound on US-20. The Ford struck the rear of the semi's trailer which A Ford F150 pickup, driven by a 57-year-old male from Denver, CO, was traveling eastbound on US-20. A Kenworth semi pulling a single trailer, driven by a 33-year-old male from Teton, ID, was also traveling eastbound on US-20. The Ford struck the rear of the semi's trailer which was turning right onto E 1000 N.

The passenger in the Ford, an 82-year-old female, from Island Park, ID, succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the crash. Next of kin has been notified. The driver of the Ford was transported via ground ambulance to a local hospital.

The occupants of the Ford were not wearing their seat belts. The male driver of the semi was wearing a seat belt.

While the travel lanes were blocked traffic was able to continue around the crash scene.

The incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho