Idaho State Police investigates tw-vehicle collision in Bonneville County

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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: 10/13/2023 2:10 AM

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that happened at approximately 8:49 PM, on October 12th, 2023, on US20 and Ernest Drive, in Bonneville County.

A Chevrolet El Camino was traveling westbound on US20 when it collided with a Chevrolet Silverado that failed to yield when entering the highway from Ernest Drive. The El Camino was driven by a 17-year-old male with an 18-year-old male passenger, both from Idaho Falls. The Silverado was driven by a 51-year-old male and occupied by a 47-year-old female, and two juvenile passengers, all from Idaho Falls. All occupants from both vehicles were transported to a nearby hospital via ground ambulance. All occupants were wearing their seatbelts.

All lanes on US20 were blocked for approximately two and a half hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho