Final Update: Injury Crash on I84 near milepost 196 in Jerome County

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000

Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 9/23/2020 7:33 PM

Please direct questions to the District Office

Final Update:

On September 22, 2020, Jim George succumbed to his injuries.

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On Wednesday, September 16th, 2020, at 1:48 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash located westbound on I-84 near milepost 196.2, Jerome County, Idaho.

Joshua Galvan, 26, of Winnemucca, Nevada, was driving westbound on I-84 in a 2009 Chevy C3500 truck. Galvan had one passenger, Jim George, 43, of Nampa, Idaho. Karen Gardunio, 35, of Heyburn, Idaho, was driving westbound on I-84 in a 2015 Dodge Journey. Both Galvan and Gardunio were slowed in traffic due to construction on I-84. Thomas Davis, 70, of Moore, Texas, was driving westbound on I-84 in a red 2019 Freightliner semi-tractor. Davis did not slow for slowed traffic in the construction zone and rear-ended Galvan and Gardunio.

George was transported to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center by air ambulance. Galvan was transported by ground ambulance to the Cassia Regional Medical Center. Gardunio was transported to the Cassia Regional Medical Center by private vehicle. All occupants except George were wearing seatbelts. The Idaho State Police was assisted by the Jerome County Sheriff's Office, Hazelton QRU, Magic Valley Paramedics, and Air St. Luke's.

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