Semi-Truck and passenger truck crash kills two, snarls I-15 traffic
Seth Ratliff
UPDATE:
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — A major two-vehicle collision on Interstate 15 has left two people dead and severely snarled northbound traffic between Fort Hall and Pocatello this morning.
Idaho State Police (ISP) Sgt. Teresa McClure confirmed to Local News 8 that the fatal crash involved a Peterbilt semi-truck and a Ford F450 flatbed pickup, both traveling north.
ISP has confirmed that the two people killed were the driver and passenger of the Ford pickup, who were not wearing seatbelts and succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The driver of the flatbed pickup was identified as a 42-year-old male from Rupert, Idaho, and the passenger was a 44-year-old male from Paul, Idaho.
According to preliminary reports, the pickup left the road and overturned. The driver of the semi-truck, a 75-year-old male from McCammon, Idaho, was wearing a seatbelt and was not transported for injuries.
Northbound traffic between Fort Hall and Pocatello has been periodically blocked and rerouted by emergency personnel as they work the scene. Commuters should expect major delays.
The cause of the crash is still under active investigation by ISP troopers.
ORIGINAL:
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — A major two-vehicle crash brought traffic to a screeching halt along I-15 between Fort Hall and Pocatello.
First responders are on the scene at Milepost 77 north of Pocatello. The right northbound lane is currently blocked.
Multiple outlets are reporting that the crash was fatal; however, ISP has not released an official statement at this time. Local News 8 has reached out to ISP to confirm these details.
The Idaho Transportation Department is urging drivers to use caution when traveling through the area.
This is a developing story. Local News 8 will provide more details as they become available.