Fatilty Crash on US 91 at Lungren RD

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Idaho State Police

District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.

Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299

(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 05/11/12 11:15 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

FATAL CRASH

On May 11, 2012 at approximately 5:10 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash. Driver Daniel Babbit, 26 years of age from Downey, Idaho, and passenger Sharon Lake, age 74 and also from Downey, Idaho, were northbound in a 1995 Dodge Dakota on US 91 when Babbit stopped to yield to southbound traffic before turning west onto Lundgren Road. While stopped in the roadway waiting to turn left, Babbit's vehicle was struck from behind by a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 truck driven by William Hebb, age 60, of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Lake was pronounced deceased near the scene by EMS personnel. Babbit was not injured. Hebb was transported by ground ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello with minor injuries. Babbit and Hebb were wearing seat belts. Lake was not wearing a seat belt. Next of kin has been notified. ISP was assisted by the Bannock County Sheriff's Office, Bannock County Search and Rescue, Downey Ambulance, and Portneuf Life Flight. The investigation is ongoing.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho