TWIN FALLS COUNTY, Idaho — Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at approximately 3:36 p.m. on US93 at milepost 45.5, just south of Twin Falls.
A 17-year-old male from Twin Falls was driving a 2012 Kia Optima northbound when a 79-year-old female also from Twin Falls was driving a 2008 GMC SUV. The GMC was reportedly attempting to turn left from southbound US93 onto 2600 E and failed to yield to oncoming traffic, resulting in the collision.
Both drivers were transported to a local hospital; one via ground ambulance and the other by personal vehicle. Both individuals were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
The northbound lanes of US93 were blocked for approximately 78 minutes. ISP was assisted at the scene by the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office and Twin Falls Fire.
The investigation remains ongoing, according to Idaho State Police.