Jerome man killed in Christmas Eve crash
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The following is a news release from the Idaho State Police.
SHOSHONE — Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash which occurred on Sunday at 2:28 p.m., in the intersection of 470 North and 375 West, in Lincoln County.
A 30-year-old man from Jerome was driving a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee westbound on 470 North at the intersection of 375 West when he failed to negotiate the curve, struck a power pole and rolled.
The driver of the Jeep was transported via personal vehicle to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
The roadway was blocked for approximately two hours.
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
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