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Single vehicle crash near Rupert claims one.

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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: 06/23/19 12:00 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Sunday, June 23, 2019, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatal crash on 350 N and 400 W, near Rupert.

A 1998 Chevy 2500, with a juvenile driver, was traveling north on 400 W. The driver crossed over the center line, went off the west side of the roadway, and rolled. Passengers Sergio Alvarez, 48, and another juvenile were ejected from the vehicle.

The two juveniles were transported to local hospitals. Sergio succumbed to his injuries on scene.

Next of kin has been notified.

Idaho State Police was assisted on scene by Minidoka Sheriff’s Office, Heyburn Police Department, West End Fire, and Minidoka Memorial EMS.

400 W was blocked for approximately 4 hours

This crash is under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho

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District 4
Southern Idaho

218 West Yakima
Jerome, ID 83338-5904
Phone: (208) 324-6000
Fax: (208) 324-7897

Serving Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls Counties.