An Arco guy was eliminated in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 93 on Wednesday early morning, according to the Idaho State Police.
At around 8: 40 a.m., 39- year-old Forrest F. Stearns was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche southbound on U.S. 93 when he crossed the center line and struck a northbound 2018 Freightliner truck, run by 62- year-old Kenneth M. Cook of Basin, Wyoming.
Stearns was noticable dead at the scene. Cook was transferred by air ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The crash, which happened near milepost 316, is under examination by the ISP.
The event has actually led to the closure of both lanes of U.S. 93, in between Arco and Howe, for a comprehensive time period. Drivers were diverted onto close-by State Highway 45 and Highway 26.
The Idaho State Police motivates chauffeurs to work out care when running their automobiles and to observe all precaution, as making use of seat belts and the observance of speed limitations can be important in avoiding severe injury or death arising from automobile mishaps.
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