Motorcycle crash sends one to the hospital in Twin Falls County

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Region 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
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For further information, contact Capt. Robert Storm at (208) 324-6000 or (208) 736-3070

For Immediate Release: 09/04/2010 @ 6:40 p.m.

On Saturday, September 4, 2010, at approximately 12:51 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash on US93, near milepost 34, in Twin Falls County.

Nancy DeShields, 35, of Filer, ID was driving a school bus on US 93, near milepost 34. DeShields was slowing in order to make a left hand turn into a driveway. Shelley J. Sikora, 50, of Edmonton, Alberta was following the school bus while riding a black 2006 Suzuki C50 Motorcycle. Sikora failed to slow for the bus and lost control of her motorcycle on the roadway. Sikora became separated from the motorcycle , sustaining serious, but non life-threatening injuries. Sikora was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, ID.

Sikora was wearing a helmet. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this crash.

This crash was investigated by Tpr. DeBie. Tpr. DeBie was assisted at the scene by Tpr's. Clausing and Barrett, and by Twin Falls County Deputies.

Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho