Semi Truck Fire near Jerome

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000

Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: Sunday – June 12, 2022 4:00 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Sunday June 12, 2022, at 1:05 p.m., Idaho State Police responded to an incident on I-84 at milepost 167, near Jerome.

A 57 year old man from North Ogden, Utah, was driving a 2019 Peterbuilt semi truck towing a 2021 Dutchman toy hauler trailer, westbound on I-84 at milepost 167, near Jerome. The truck and trailer caught on fire. The driver was able to stop and get out of the vehicle to safety.

Currently right lane is blocked and there is congestion in the area. Crews will be in the area cleaning the scene for an extended amount of time.

The incident is under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho