Man flown to hospital, another taken by ambulance following crash involving semi near Jerome
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The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
JEROME — Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle injury crash that occurred at 3:10 p.m., on Saturday, on Highway 93 at milepost 64, north of Jerome.
A 2023 Jeep Renegade, driven by a 41-year-old male from Burley, was traveling northbound on Highway 93.
A 2005 Volkswagen Passat, driven by an 18-year-old male from Shoshone, and a 1994 Peterbilt semi tractor, driven by a 28-year-old male from Wendell, were traveling southbound. The Jeep Renegade attempted to overtake the semi when it collided with the semi-trailer and Volkswagen.
The driver of the Jeep Renegade was transported via air ambulance to a local hospital. The driver of the Volkswagen was transported to a local hospital by ground ambulance.
The roadway was blocked for approximately three hours.
This crash is under investigation by Idaho State Police.