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Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred on August 21, 2023, at approximately 3:44 p.m., at Grand Ave. and US 20-26, in Arco.

A 27-year-old male from Idaho Falls, was driving a Volvo Tractor-trailer pulling a milk tanker, northbound on Grand Ave. when he came to a stop at the intersection with US 20-26.

When the semi-truck proceeded to turn eastbound on US 20-26, it was struck by a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe being driven eastbound by a juvenile.

The juvenile was transported via air ambulance to a local hospital.

The roadway was blocked for approximately five-and-a-half hours in both directions to allow emergency personnel to clear the scene.

The incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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