Semi Crash on Interstate 15, near Roberts

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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: 02/20/2021 1:55 PM

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Saturday, February 20, at 7:45 AM, Idaho State Police investigated a crash on Interstate 15 at mile marker 135, near Roberts.

Lam Weyouar Bor, 33, of Alberta, Canada, was driving southbound on Interstate 15 in a 2019 Freightliner semi pulling a reefer trailer. David Hamilton, 43, of Corvallis, Montana, was driving northbound in a 2017 Peterbuilt semi pulling a car hauler trailer. Weyouar Bor lost control of the semi, crossed over the median and struck Hamilton in the northbound lanes. There was lane blockage for approximately 4 hours.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Roberts QRU, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, and the Idaho Transportation Department.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho