Two Vehicle Crash Ends In Fatality

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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: 7-30-2012 4:50pm

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Monday, July 30, 2012, at 10:00 am, Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle fatality crash in Minidoka County. Marcus Newton, 30 from Rupert, was northbound on 400 West in a 2008 Dodge pickup. Kenny Stevenson, 24 from Paul, was westbound on 1100 North in a Polaris Ranger RZR. There is a yield sign on 1100 North at this intersection. Stevenson proceeded forward as Newton entered the intersection. Newton braked and swerved to avoid the collision but was unsuccessful. Stevenson was pronounced deceased at the scene. Newton was transported to Cassia Regional Medical Center by private vehicle, treated and released. Newton was not wearing his seat belt. It is unknown if Stevenson was wearing a seat belt. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this crash.

The crash is under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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