BOISE, Idaho — One person is dead after two-vehicle crash involving a pickup and a semi truck on Interstate 84 east of Boise Tuesday morning.
According to Idaho State Police, the wreck was reported at 8:46 a.m. near milepost 71, the Orchard Access Road.
Investigators say 67-year-old John Wheeler of Boise was westbound in a 2007 Mazda B2300 pickup when he crossed into the eastbound lanes and collided with a 2001 Peterbilt semi pulling a trailer driven by 44-year-old Christian Giesbrecht of Pocatello.
Police say both men were wearing seatbelts. Wheeler died at the scene.
The left lane was blocked by emergency vehicles for about an hour and 45 minutes.
The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
It was a busy morning for police and paramedics on I-84 east of Boise.
An Idaho State Police spokeswoman confirmed that there were four crashes in that area. Both westbound and eastbound traffic was impacted.
Drivers are urged to slow down and watch for emergency vehicles. Everyone traveling through the area should use caution and expect delays.
Ten ISP units were called to the scene, along with Ada County Paramedics and the Ada County Sheriff's Office.
According to the sheriff's office, the area near the Stage Stop was very icy early Tuesday, but much of the ice has since melted off.
