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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:  3/25/2022 @ 2:00 a.m. 
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on March 24, 2022, at approximately 7:30 p.m., near Butte City, in Butte County, Idaho.  

A 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by a 39 year old male from Caldwell, Idaho, was following a 1999 Ford F250 pickup driven by a 70 year old male from Arco, Idaho.  The vehicles were westbound on US 20-26 near milepost 251, just west of Butte City.  The Chevrolet drove into the rear of the Ford.  The driver of the Chevrolet was not wearing a seatbelt.  He was pronounced deceased at the crash scene.  The driver of the Ford was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital.  

The road was blocked for approximately five hours as crews worked to clear the scene.  

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