Idaho Law Blog
The Idaho State Police (ISP) reports that a two-vehicle crash occurred Thursday, November 10, 2016 on westbound I-84 at milepost 56 near Broadway Avenue. A 24 year-old man, Matthew Martin from Ontario, Oregon was traveling in the westbound lane in a 2016 Toyota Corolla when he lost control of his vehicle and struck the guard rail. Martin’s vehicle came to rest in the center lane of travel. Martin was struck by a 2012 Freightliner commercial vehicle driven by Justin Dennis of Caldwell while he was standing next to his vehicle in the traffic lane.
Martin was transported by ambulance to St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise where he later died of his injuries. The lanes of travel on I-84 were blocked for approximately 5 ½ hours while law enforcement and emergency personnel investigated the accident scene.
An accident can become worse by actions taken immediately following a crash. Always keep safety in mind to prevent additional accidents or injuries. If possible, after a crash, pull over to a safe spot out of the lanes of traffic. If you are not able to do so, alert other drivers of the accident using your hazard lights or use cones or flares to direct traffic away from your disabled vehicle. It is advisable to have an emergency kit in your vehicle at all times with items such as flares, cones, warning triangles, flashlight or other types of useful equipment.
Accidents take a tremendous toll on all involved. If you have been in a crash due to no fault of your own, stay calm and think of yours and others’ safety first. The skilled and compassionate personal injury team of lawyers at Racine Olson is available to discuss your claim. Please call 208-232-6101 for a consultation.
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