Fatality crash US20 at milepost 354, near 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: 11/01/2022 12:54p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash at 7:25 a.m., November 1, 2022 at eastbound US20 at milepost 354, in Fremont County. The driver of a 2017 Hyundai Elentra was eastbound on US20 when a bull moose was crossing US20. The driver broadsided the moose and went off the right shoulder. The vehicle struck a power pole and rolled, came to rest on its top.

The Hyundai was occupied by a 28-year-old male driver from Rexburg. The driver was wearing his seatbelt and succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash.

The lanes were blocked for approximately 3 hours for the investigation of the crash.

3490/3725

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho