UPDATE: One taken to hospital after rollover near Menan exit
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UPDATE
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash that happened around 5:16 p.m. Sunday, on US-20 near milepost 325, the Menan-Lorenzo overpass, in Jefferson County.
According to a news release from Idaho State Police, a 30-year-old man from Rexburg was driving a 2021 Chevy Silverado westbound on US-20.
Near milepost 328, the Chevy struck the back of a 2007 Buick Lucerne and continued driving westbound. At approximately milepost 325, the Chevy struck the barrier and rolled.
The driver of the Chevy was wearing a seatbelt, and was transported via helicopter to a local hospital.
The westbound lanes of US-20 were blocked for approximately two and a half hours.
Idaho State Police were assisted by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Central Fire Ambulance, Rigby QRU, Air Idaho Rescue, and the Idaho Transportation Department.
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
ORIGINAL STORY
MENAN — Idaho State Police were actively working a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 20, as of 6:30 p.m. Sunday, according to Marvin Crain of the Idaho State Police.
The crash occurred on the overpass of the Menan/Lorenzo exit. Reportedly, only one vehicle was involved.
Several witnesses have told EastIdahoNews.com that an air ambulance was on scene at about 6:30 p.m.
Authorities ask that drivers avoid the area.
This is an evolving story. EastIdahoNews.com will update it as more information becomes available.