Teenager, man killed in crash near Iona
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IONA — Two people were killed in a crash late Tuesday night near Iona.
A teenage boy and a 28-year-old man from Rigby both died in the wreck that happened just before midnight on US Highway 26 at milepost 340 north of Iona.
Idaho State Police report a white Hyundai Sonata, driven by the teenager, was traveling eastbound on US 26 when it crossed the center line and collided with a blue Dodge pickup truck driven by the man from Rigby, who was traveling westbound. Both drivers died at the scene.
The drivers of both vehicles were not wearing seat belts, according to ISP.
The eastbound and westbound lanes were blocked for over five hours as emergency responders worked to clear the area.
The incident remains under investigation by ISP, who was assisted by the Idaho Transportation Department, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire and EMS.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that can help with the investigation is asked to call ISP at (208) 528-3408.