Single vehicle crash in Jefferson County

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Idaho State Police

District 6 1540 Foote Dr.

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828

(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: September 9, 2012 12:30p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

On September 9, 2012, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle injury crash on State Highway 48 near milepost 20, between Rigby and Ririe. Jessica Jones, 22, of Ririe, was eastbound in a 2008 Honda Accord. Jones failed to negotiate the curve, and the vehicle went off the left shoulder, striking several trees.

Airbags were deployed, and Jones was transported by ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. Alcohol was involved.

The crash is under investigation.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho