POLLACK, Idaho — A multi-vehicle crash in Idaho involving a semi truck sent one driver to the hospital via Life Flight.
Just before 8:33 p.m. on Friday, Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on US Highway 95.
Authorities say that during the investigation it was determined that a Ford Taurus going southbound on US Highway 95 crossed over the center dividing line and struck a semi-truck pulling a box trailer. A 29-year-old male of Redlands, California was struck by a Ford Taurus. The driver of the Ford Taurus sustained serious injuries in the collision and the driver of the semi-truck sustained minor injuries. The driver of the Ford was transported to a local hospital via Life Flight helicopters.
The driver of the semi-truck was transported to a local hospital via ground ambulance.
Police say that alcohol and drugs are considered to be a factor in the crash.
ISP states the accident closed the roadway in both directions for approximately five hours. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.
The incident remains under investigation.
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