Front loader involved in crash on U.S. Highway 93

JEROME, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — **UPDATE: Previous version stated there were no injuries. We now know that the pickup driver was transported to a hospital

A crash involving two vehicles temporarily impacted traffic along U.S. Highway 93 on Friday.

According to Idaho State Police, at 10:11 a.m., troopers believe a westbound front loader ran a stop sign at the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 and East 200 North.

The front loader collided with a white pickup truck.

Troopers cited the front loader operator for careless driving, according to police. The pickup driver wore a seatbelt and was transported to a local hospital.

Troopers redirected northbound traffic on U.S. Highway 93 around the crash. They closed off the southbound lane at the intersection with East 290 North.

Troopers cleared the intersection and reopened traffic at 11:07 a.m.

The crash is currently under investigation.

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