Two-vehicle collision on Hwy 55 at Kantola Lane

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

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

For Immediate Release: 09/23/2021 5:20 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

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Two-vehicle collision on Hwy 55 at Kantola Lane

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Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Highway 55 and Kantola Lane in Valley County.

The driver of a Ford Taurus was stopped in the northbound lane waiting to turn left onto Kantola Lane when the vehicle was hit from behind by a motorhome. The impact caused the motorhome to overturn.

The driver of the Taurus, a 42-year-old woman from Donnelly, and a juvenile passenger were transported via ground ambulance to a nearby hospital.

The driver of the motorhome, a 58-year-old man from Washoe Valley, Nevada was cited for following too closely.

Traffic on Highway 55 was blocked intermittently in both directions for approximately two hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho