Final Update Crash on US91 at milepost 40

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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: 02/12/2015 10:13 a.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

*****Final Update*****

On Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 5:57 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle crash, northbound US91 at milepost 40, just north of Downey.

Timothy L. Harris, 56, of Burley, was travelling southbound on US91 in a 1997 Volvo tractor pulling a box trailer when he drifted off the right shoulder. Harris lost control of the vehicle and overturned blocking the northbound lanes.

Harris was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured.

The lanes were blocked for approximately four hours. All lanes are now open.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

*****End of Final Update*****

*****Update*****

At this time, the northbound lanes on US91 at mulepost 40, north of Downey are now open.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police

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On Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 5:27 a.m., the Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash northbound US91 at milepost 40, just north of Downey. Northbound lanes are completely blocked. Detours are being placed at this time.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible and to use an alternate route.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

km/mc

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho