Train Vs. Vehicle North of Lava Hot Springs

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Idaho State Police

District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 1

Pocatello, Idaho 83204

(208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885

For Immediate Release: 07/24/20 3:40 a.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 11:21 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a crash involving a train off of Blaser Highway, just north of Lava Hot Springs.

Christopher Kirk, 29, of Pocatello, ID, traveling in a 2008 Dodge Pickup, was attempting to cross the railroad tracks just north of Broxon Road and Blaser Highway. Kirk failed to locate the crossing and his truck became high-centered on the tracks. After Kirk exited his vehicle, a train collided with the Dodge, pushing it approximately 500 feet from the crossing.

No one was injured in the incident.

This crash is under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho