Update: Fatal Crash in Twin Falls County.

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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: 05/18/16 3:22 P.M.

Please direct questions to the District Office

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Hollie Winnett has been arrested for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and felony leaving the scene of a fatality crash.

JW / DO

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On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at approximately 9:00 A.M., Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle versus bicycle crash at 3375 E & 2900 N, in Twin Falls County just south of Kimberly.

Hollie Winnett, 32, of Hollister, ID, was driving westbound on 2900 N in a 2002 Jeep Liberty. Winnett struck Ryan Franklin 34, of Filer, ID who was also riding westbound on 2900 N on a bicycle. The impact knocked Franklin from his bicycle and onto the side of the road. Winnett left the scene of the crash and returned at a later time. Franklin was wearing a helmet. Franklin succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash.

2900 N was blocked for approximately 3 hours for crash investigation purposes.

Franklin's next of kin have been notified.

JW / DO

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho