Update – Driver of Fatal Crash Arrested

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Idaho State Police

District 6 1540 Foote Dr.

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828

(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485

For Immediate Release: 08/18/2023 7:15 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

**Update**

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The driver of the Honda, Alonso Hernandez Garcia, a 19-year-old male from Mattawa, Washington, was arrested for felony vehicular manslaughter. A warrant request was filed with the Jefferson County Prosecutor's office and was issued for his arrest by the Jefferson County Court. After being released from medical treatment, the warrant was served and he was booked into the Jefferson County Jail.

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Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday, August 11, 2023, at approximately 12:35 p.m., on US-20 near milepost 320 in Jefferson County Idaho.

A Honda Accord, driven by a 19-year-old male from Mattawa, Washington, was traveling eastbound on US-20 near mile post 320. He lost control of his vehicle, drove through the median, into westbound traffic, and struck a Nissan Murano head-on. The Nissan was driven by a 22-year-old male from Rexburg, Idaho, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The passenger of the Nissan, a 24-year-old female, from Rigby, Idaho, was transported via ground to a local hospital.

All occupants were wearing seat belts.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho