Multiple cars, trucks involved in crash on US 20 near Chester
UPDATE: FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (ISP News Release ) - Idaho State Police is investigating a four-vehicle collision that occurred on US20 at milepost 354 at 2:47 pm on Monday, July 15, 2024.
A white 2011 Ford F150, driven by a 64-year-old male from Lucern Valley, California, and grey 2020 Toyota Tundra, driven by a 45-year-old female from Bozeman, Montana, were traveling eastbound on US20. A grey 2018 Kia Sportage, driven by a 67-year-old female from St. Anthony, Idaho, and a grey 2007 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 46-year-old female from St. Anthony, Idaho, were traveling westbound on US20.
The driver of the Ford F150 was passing the Toyota Tundra when it struck the Kia Sportage head-on in the westbound lanes, causing the Corolla to rear-end the Kia. The Kia was rotated 180 degrees and pushed into the eastbound lanes where it collided with the Toyota Tundra.
The driver of the Kia sustained critical injuries. The drivers of the Kia and the Ford pickup were transported via air to EIRMC. The passenger of the Tundra pickup and driver of the Corolla were transported via ground to Madison Memorial.
The roadway was blocked for approximately three-and-a-half hours.
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police. ISP was assisted by Fremont County, St. Anthony Fire, and Air Idaho.
ORIGINAL STORY:
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI)—A multi-car accident is blocking a portion of US 20 near Chester, between St. Anthony and Ashton.
Two medical helicopters have been called to the scene.
Fremont County Sheriff's office said the accident is near milepost 354 at the Fall River Bridge. Traffic in both directions is currently at a standstill and will likely be for the next few hours. Please avoid the area and use detours.
The crash involves a semi, cars and boat on a trailer.
This is a developing story and will update this page when we have more information.
