Two Vehicle Collision US30 and SE 1st Avenue in Payette County

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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: 9/27/2023 11:26 PM

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 6:41 PM on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the intersection of US30 and SE 1st Avenue in Payette County.

A Yamaha YZFR6 motorcycle, driven by a 21-year-old male from New Plymouth, was travelling eastbound on US30. The motorcycle crossed the double yellow lines to pass a stopped vehicle waiting to turn onto SE 1st Avenue. The Yamaha collided head-on with a Ford F250 pickup, driven by a 31-year-old female from Caldwell.

The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was transported to the hospital via both ground and air ambulance. The driver of the Ford was wearing a seat belt.

The intersection was blocked for approximately two and half hours.

4509 / 3641

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho