Single Vehicle Fatality Crash on SH55 Near Donnelly

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 846-7550

Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 11/02/22 10:32 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 6:05 p.m., on SH55 near milepost 128, in Valley County.

A 59-year-old male from Boise was driving southbound on SH55 in a GMC pickup truck. He attempted to pass a vehicle on icy roads, went off the northbound shoulder, and struck a large culvert.

The driver was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.

All lanes of travel were blocked for approximately 3 hours.

Evidence was found on scene to indicate that alcohol may have been involved in this crash. The evidence is part of the ongoing investigation.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho