***UPDATE***One vehicle rollover near Rupert

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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: 01/06/14 1:30 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

***UPDATE***

On January 6, 2014, at approximately 9:35 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 24 at approximately milepost 3.5, where Highway 24 intersects with State Highway 25, south of Rupert.

Darwin R. Davis, 66 of Rupert,ID was traveling eastbound on State Highway 24, just past the intersection of State Highway 25, when his vehicle veered left into the westbound lanes, struck a curb and went through a chain link fence. Davis's vehicle struck agriculture equipment on a private lot and came to a rest on its right side. Davis was transported to Minidoka Memorial where he was pronounced dead. Notifications have been made.

The two westbound lanes on SH24 were blocked for approximately three hours.

***END OF UPDATE***

The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a one-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 24 at approximately 3.5 where Highway 24 intersects with State Highway 25 south of Rupert. Both lanes of SH24 are currently blocked and officers are encouraging travelers to seek a different route of travel at this time. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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