Final Update – Lanes Blocked Due to Crash Near Juniper Rest Area

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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: 11/28/13 12:45 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

*****FINAL UPDATE*****

On November 28, 2013, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle roll-over crash on Interstate 84 at milepost 267, near the Juniper Rest Area. Sandra Powley, age 46, of Shelton, Washington, was traveling east in a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer when she drifted onto the left shoulder. Powley returned to the roadway and overcorrected. Her vehicle overturned, coming to rest upright in the left lane. She was not wearing her seatbelt and was ejected during the crash.

Powley succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the crash. Next of kin has been notified.

The eastbound lanes of travel were blocked for approximately four hours. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

*****END OF FINAL UPDATE*****

*****UPDATE*****

All lanes of travel are open at this time. Motorists are still encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area while crews work to clear the scene.

******END OF UPDATE*****

The Idaho State Police are currently working a crash east on Interstate 84 at milepost 267, near the Juniper Rest Area. Both eastbound lanes of travel are blocked at this time. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when driving through the area and should expect delays.

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho