Alcohol a Factor in Vehicle Accident and Death of Idaho Teen
A tragic accident on a Southern Idaho road is believed to have been caused by alcohol as a factor.
The accident killed a female passenger and injured 2 other passengers.
Idaho State Police are investigating the accident.
2 Injured and 1 Killed in Southern Idaho Accident: Alcohol a Factor
Idaho State Police troopers responded to an accident on Sunday morning, April 27th, around 1:30. The incident involved a single vehicle with 4 occupants on Government Dam Road near Soda Springs in the southeast corner of Idaho.
A 2007 GMC Sierra pick up, driven by a 19-year-old male from Soda Springs, was driving southbound and failed to navigate a curve going off the roadway.
A juvenile passenger succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Another passenger was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital.
One other passenger was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital.
The initial investigation shows alcohol to be a contributing factor in the crash.
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The driver was wearing his seatbelt while the passengers were not. The road was closed for around 3 and a half hours while crews cleared the scene and assisted those involved.
EDIT: This story was updated from the original to clarify the number of people in the vehicle and which were injured.
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