Woman dies following crash in Idaho Falls
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UPDATE
At approximately 4:30 p.m. today, Idaho Falls Bonneville County Emergency Dispatch received reports of a vehicle accident in the area of 1200 N Woodruff Avenue. Several Idaho Falls Police Officers, a Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy and emergency medical personnel from Idaho Falls Fire responded.
Responders found a single vehicle off the roadway upside down. The driver and sole occupant had been ejected from the vehicle. First responders rendered medical aid and immediately transported the individual via Idaho Falls Fire ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Despite the best efforts of medical providers, the person succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
From the initial investigation, it appears the driver lost control of the vehicle which left the roadway and rolled before coming to rest on its roof. At this time, alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash. The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.
ORIGINAL STORY
IDAHO FALLS — Authorities are responding to a significant vehicle crash at 1200 South Woodruff near Stones Kia between Lincoln Road and Kerney Street.
The crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. Friday and one vehicle was involved, according to Idaho Falls Police Department spokeswoman Jessica Clements.
Idaho Falls Fire Department spokeswoman Kerry Hammon said an approximately 70-year-old woman was ejected from the vehicle and transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Police are asking the public to avoid the area.
EastIdahoNews.com will update this article as more details are released.