Montana man killed in Friday’s motorcycle crash on I-15

UPDATE Sept. 9, 2024: BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) —The Bannock County Coroner's Office has released the name of the person who died in a motorcycle accident on Friday, Sept. 6.

They identified him as Shawn Benjamin, 34 of Fort Harrison, Montana.

They say the crash is still under investigation by Idaho State Police.

ORIGINAL STORY: BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The crash happened on I-15 at milepost 63 on September 6th around 7:13 p.m.

The victim, a 34-year-old man from Fort Harrison, Montana was riding a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle on the freeway.

He lost control of his bike and landed in the median. 

The rider was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene. 

One lane of travel was blocked for about three hours. 

The incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.