UPDATE: Multi-vehicle crash west of Pocatello

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Idaho State Police

District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 1

Pocatello, Idaho 83204

(208) 239-9800

FAX: (208) 239-9885

For Immediate Release: 11/30/23 3:15 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

UPDATE

Idaho State Police continues investigating the multi-vehicle collision on eastbound Interstate 86 near milepost 56 after a thick fog caused limited visibility.

Of those injured, a 66-year-old American Falls man was transported to a local hospital and transferred to Utah for medical attention. Unfortunately, the man succumbed to his injuries. The identity of the 66-year-old will be released by a Medical Examiner who will also determine the cause and manner of death.

At this time, troopers continue investigating the circumstances around the incident. Due to the nature and scope of the event, it will take time to analyze all the evidence.

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**CORRECTION**

(Updated Release: 11/27/23 8:16 p.m.)

Idaho State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle collision which occurred on November 27, 2023, at approximately 8:00 A.M. on eastbound Interstate 86 near mile post 56, west of Pocatello.

A thick layer of fog covered the interstate causing limited visibility in a short amount of time. Due to the fog, vehicles slowed down suddenly. Commercial and personal vehicles collided with one another causing a chain reaction of approximately thirty vehicles.

Minor injuries were reported with one person being transported to a local hospital via ground ambulance, and several others transported by personal vehicles.

Interstate 86 was blocked for approximately seven hours to allow emergency personnel and tow trucks to assist those involved and clear the scene.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State police.

4251 / 3761

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(Original Release: 11/27/23 3:36 p.m.)

Idaho State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle collision which occurred on November 27, 2023 at approximately 8:00 A.M. on Eastbound Interstate 86, near mile post 56, west of Pocatello.

A thick layer of fog covered part of the interstate, causing visibility to significantly decrease in a short amount of time, caused vehicles to slow significantly. Personal and commercial vehicles ran into each other causing a chain reaction of approximately 30 vehicles to be involved in the crash.

A few People were transported to local hospitals by ambulance and personal vehicles with minor injuries

Traffic on I86 was blocked between exit 56 and exit 59 for approximately 7 hours, allowing for emergency responders and tow trucks to assist those involved and clear the scene.

551/4470/4399

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