Multiple Non Injury Crashes Northbound I15 at Milepost 104

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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: 03/16/22 09:55

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at approximately 5:58 P.M., Idaho State Police investigated a multi-vehicle crash northbound I15 at milepost 104, southwest of Shelley.

Two vehicles were traveling northbound on I15 when they left the lane of travel and spun onto the left shoulder. A semi truck passing the vehicles decelerated and was struck by two cars. Immediately after, five subsequent crashes occurred.

Traffic was slowed due to the crashes, however the interstate was not blocked. The right hand northbound lane was closed for approximately two hours while emergency crews worked to clear the scene.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho