Update-Fatal Crash Blocks Westbound I84 Traffic near Gooding/Elmore border

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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: 06/08/14 12:47

Please direct questions to the District Office

***Final Update***

On Sunday May 8, 2014, at approximately at 12:09 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle rollover crash westbound I84 at milepost 134, east of the Bliss Rest area. Hazel Perry, 62, of Nampa, was traveling westbound in a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer when she left the roadway, went into the median, came back onto the road, went off the right shoulder, hit the embankment and rolled. The vehicle came to rest in the right lane on the driver's side. Perry succumbed to her injuries on location.

Perry was wearing a seatbelt. Family has been notified. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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***Update***

Both westbound lanes are open. This crash is still under investigation. More information will be relayed as it becomes available.

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****Update**

One westbound lane is open. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible. More information will be relayed as it becomes available.

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At this time, the Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash westbound on I84 at milepost 134, 2 miles east of the Elmore/Gooding County line. Both lanes of westbound traffic are blocked at this time. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible. More information will be relayed as it becomes available.

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho