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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: 06/10/2024 11:26 A.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office
***UPDATE***
Driver of Toyota Matrix 65-year-old male succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
***End of Update***
4399/3725
The Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m., on June 6th, 2024, on westbound US20 at milepost 369, in Fremont County.
A Toyota Matrix, occupied by a 65-year-old male driver and two female passengers, an 86-year-old and a 66-year-old, were parked on the westbound shoulder when the car attempted to make a U-turn and was struck by an UPS semi-truck. The semi-truck was driven by a 37-year-old male from Billings, Montana.
The driver of the Toyota was transported via air ambulance and the passengers were transported via ground ambulance to a local hospital. The semi-truck driver was not transported. All occupants of both vehicles were wearing seatbelts.
Lanes were blocked for approximately 3 hours while emergency responders worked to assist those on scene and clear the area.
The incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
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