Update: Semi Crash Sends One to Hospital

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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: 03/09/2015 7:05pm

Please direct questions to the District Office

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At approximately 2:30 pm, on Monday, March 9, 2015, the Idaho State Police investigated a semi rollover on US 26 at milepost 176, 6miles west of Richfield. Jeffrey Lengle, 34 of Arco, ID, was westbound driving a 2004 Kenworth semi truck with two trailers loaded with hay bales. Lengle failed to negotiate a curve and lost control, rolling the tractor and both trailers. The tractor came to rest on its top off the shoulder of the road. Lengle was transported by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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**Update**

One lane is open and traffic is slowly moving through the area. Motorists should expect delays.

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At this time the Idaho State Police is investigating a one vehicle rollover on US 26 at 176, just west of Richfield. Lanes are completely blocked in both directions. Please avoid traveling in this area if possible.

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