Three vehicles, including semi, involved in Bonneville County crash
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The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle injury crash on US 26 at East 49th North, east of Idaho Falls. The crash occurred Thursday at approximately 2:18 p.m.
A black Cadillac XT5, driven by a 44-year-old-female from Idaho Falls, was driving eastbound on E 49th North. A commercial semi was driving westbound and was attempting to turn onto westbound E 49th N, blocking the view of the Cadillac driver.
A green Toyota 4Runner driven by a 34-year-old male from Rigby, was driving westbound in lane one. The black Cadillac was then struck by the green Toyota causing it to lose control. The Toyota then went into eastbound lanes striking a gray Ford Escape driven by a 49-year-old-female from Ammon.
The Ford driver was transported to a local hospital via ground ambulance. All occupants were wearing seat belts.
The westbound lanes were blocked for approximately one hour as emergency responders worked to clear the area.
This incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police. ISP was assisted by Idaho Transportation Department, Idaho Falls EMS and Fire.