Photo by Teton County Fire & Rescue | Video of fatal rollover crash between Rexburg and Driggs by Linda Atwood
DRIGGS — Emergency responders investigated a fatal crash Tuesday morning after a car hit an elk and rolled off the road.
According to a Facebook post from Teton County Fire & Rescue, emergency crews responded to a crash around 7 a.m. near mile marker 119 on Idaho Highway 33, near the intersection of the state highway and North 13500 West between Driggs and Rexburg.
The driver had hit an elk in the road, which caused the car to roll over and come to rest on its top in a nearby field.
“Upon arrival, crews found the single occupant had been ejected and ultimately had suffered fatal injuries from the accident,” says the post.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
The accident is under investigation by the Idaho State Patrol. EastIdahoNews.com has reached out to ISP for more information, and we will update as soon as we hear back.
“We want to thank our partner agencies: Madison Fire Department, Teton County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho State Patrol,” Teton County Fire & Rescue said in the post. “Our sincere condolences go out to the family, friends and those close to the victim.”
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