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Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 6:04 PM on eastbound State Highway 50 at mile marker 3.8 just south of the Hansen Bridge in Twin Falls County.

A 35-year-old male from Rupert, was driving westbound on SH50 in a 2008 Ford Taurus, when he made a U-turn and struck a 2012 Ford F150. The F150 was occupied by a 37-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old male passenger, both from Twin Falls.

The driver of the Taurus was wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver of the F150 was wearing a seatbelt, his passenger was not.

SH50 was blocked for approximately 6 hours to allow emergency personnel and law enforcement to investigate and clear the scene.

Idaho State Police were assisted by Rock Creek Fire Department, Twin Falls Sheriff's Office, Kimberly Police Department, Magic Valley Paramedics, Twin Falls County Coroner's Office and Idaho Transportation Department.

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