Crash on I-15 injures 3

FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) - UPDATE 3:00 p.m. Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash southbound on I15 at milepost 78, two miles south of the Fort Hall exit Wednesday.

According to ISP, Scott Bezold, 37, of Rigby, was southbound on I-15 in a 2002 Cadillac Escalade, and McKenna Peterson, 27, of Blackfoot, was also southbound in a 2018 Kia Forte. The two drivers were approaching the scene of a crash which had previously occurred in the area, when Peterson struck Bezold from behind.

Both vehicles left the roadway and overturned, and extrication was needed on both vehicles.

A ground ambulance transported Peterson, Bezold and Bezold's passenger, Melanie Bezold, also 37 of Rigby, to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

Peterson was cited for following too close.

The crash is still under investigation.

UPDATE 1:20 p.m. All lanes of travel are now open.

ORIGINAL: Idaho State Police is on scene of multiple crashes on Interstate 15 around milepost 77.

The crashes are on both northbound and southbound.

You are encouraged to use caution and drive slowly through the area.

Idaho State Police is on scene of multiple crashes on I15 around milepost 77, both northbound and southbound. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and drive slowly through the area. @ISPHeadquarters pic.twitter.com/KvQyQRAhzw

— Idaho State Police (@ISPeasternIdaho) May 5, 2021