Idaho man dies in highway crash near Butte City
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The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
BUTTE CITY — Idaho State Police are investigating a crash that occurred around 7:30 p.m. Thursday near Butte City.
A 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by a 39-year-old man from Caldwell was following a 1999 Ford F250 pickup driven by a 70-year-old male from Arco. The vehicles were westbound on US 20-26 near milepost 251, just west of Butte City.
The Chevrolet drove into the rear of the Ford. The driver of the Chevrolet was not wearing a seatbelt. He was pronounced deceased at the crash scene.
The driver of the Ford was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital.
The road was blocked for approximately five hours as crews worked to clear the scene.