Idaho State Police investigating pursuit, crash in south central Idaho

SHOSHONE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A chase involving a stolen vehicle started in Blaine County and ended in Lincoln County Tuesday afternoon.

Idaho State Police say a juvenile driver and his passenger stole a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country van, eluded officers and then crashed into a 2019 Ford F350 pickup truck at the railroad tracks on North Greenwood in Shoshone.

According to Lincoln County Sheriff Rene King, his department took the call at 3:54 p.m.

The 30-year-old driver of the pickup needed to be air-lifted, while the passengers of both cars rode in ambulances. The driver of the Chrysler was treated on scene.

Sheriff King believes all occupants should make a full recovery. No names are being released at this time.

All lanes were completely blocked for approximately four hours. ISP is handling the investigation.

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