Idaho State Police and the Nampa Police Department report a crash involving a semi truck occurred on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at approximately 9:40 a.m. near the Garrity exit just east of milepost 38. The eastbound lanes of I-84 were completely blocked for a brief time and motorists were advised to avoid the area. The driver of the semi had to be extricated from the truck by firefighters and was taken to the hospital after the crash occurred.
The ISP investigation revealed that a pickup truck struck the semi causing it to tip onto its side. Debris on the road from the crash was hit by another vehicle. The driver of the pickup said she was coming down the on-ramp when she hit a patch of black ice, lost control of her pickup and crashed into the semi. The pickup driver was cited for traveling too fast for road conditions. No other injuries are reported at this time.
Motorists have been cautioned regarding winter road conditions. ITD resources have been stretched the past couple of weeks due to several storms that deposited large amounts of snow and ice on the roadways. The high volume of traffic on I-84 places it as a top priority for liquid anti-icers and snow removal. Even with the road treatment, black ice can form quickly and unexpectedly.
If you have been injured in an accident caused by another, the Racine Olson personal injury team is available for a consultation by calling 208-232-6101.
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