UPDATE: Police investigate crash involving two semi-trucks
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IDAHO FALLS – Police are investigating an accident involving two semi-trucks that crashed on I-15 around milepost 114 near Love’s truck stop.
The wreck happened around 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning. One southbound lane was blocked for approximately 8 hours.
Idaho State Police report Vincent E. Wood, 41, of Rigby was traveling southbound on I-15 in a 2015 Peterbuilt tractor hauling two trailers. The second trailer disconnected and came to rest in the middle of the Interstate. Jeffery P. Mumper, 57, of Lower Lake, CA was traveling southbound when he struck the detached trailer, according to a news release.
Both occupants were transported by ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Both occupants were wearing their seatbelts.
The Idaho State Police was assisted by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.
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