Idaho Law Blog
On Friday, January 27, 2017, a two-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 19 at Allendale Road in Canyon County resulting in a fatality. ISP continues its investigation of this crash.
Twenty year-old Ismael Fernandez of Wilder was traveling westbound on the state highway when he crossed the center line and struck a Freightliner hauling two trailers loaded with beets. The Freightliner jackknifed and the second trailer overturned onto its side.
Fernandez, who was wearing a seat belt, was ejected from his SUV and transported to St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise where he succumbed to his injuries. It is still unknown what made Fernandez’s vehicle cross the center line.
Ismael Fernandez made news when he was elected in 2015 to an all-Latino four-member Wilder City Council at the age of 19 years old. Wilder is a small community of approximately 1,500 residents 12 miles west of Caldwell. He was also involved in politics at the state level while he attended the College of Idaho. The community mourns this tragic loss of a remarkable young man.
ITD’s crash statistics indicate that in 2015, 78% of fatal crashes occurred on rural roads. Rural roads, many of which are two-way highways, have a higher speed limit which increases the probability of a fatality when a crash does occur.
The worst crashes can take a long time to piece the lives of loved ones back together. If you or someone you love has suffered a loss as a result of a crash, the caring, compassionate accident lawyers at Racine Olson are available to help. Call today at 208-232-6101 to speak with our personal injury team.
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