US12 milepost 148.9 Injury Crash *date correction*

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732

(208) 799-5151

Fax (208) 799-5146

For Immediate Release: <03/06/2019 7:00 PM>

Please direct questions to the District Office

At approximately 11:41 AM on March 6th, 2019, Idaho State Police received a report of a blocking semi truck crash on US12 milepost 148.9, west of the Powell area. Christopher W Johnson, 34 year old male of Missoula, Montana, was driving a truck and trailer loaded with wood chips. Johnson was traveling westbound on US12 negotiating a right turn when the tractor and trailer laid over onto the driver's side. The roadway was completely blocked for four hours, and the roadway continues to be partially blocked during recovery of the trailer. Johnson was transported by ground ambulance to Syringa Hospital in Grangeville. He was wearing a seatbelt. Investigation and recovery of the trailer continues.

SJT

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Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho