Two Fatalities Reported & Multiple Accidents Blocking Traffic on I-84 East of Twin Falls

Jerome, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KSVT-TV ) - Early this Monday morning, Jerome Police investigated a one car rollover that has claimed the life of a Caldwell Idaho woman. Authorities say Norma Soto 48 was westbound when she lost control of her vehicle just as she drove over the 400 south overpass along Interstate 84. While being treated she succumbed to her injuries police say. The accident appears to be due to the slick road conditions at the time.

The following is information provided by Idaho State Police:

On Monday, December 1, 2014, at 5:37 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 84 at milepost 179, in Jerome County.

Ernesto Gonzalez, age 51, of Eden, was driving a 2007 GMC Sierra Pickup westbound on Interstate 84 when he lost control, went through the median, and rolled.  The vehicle came to rest completely blocking the eastbound lanes at milepost 179. Both the driver and his passenger, Francisco Cantu, 49, of Murtaugh, were wearing seatbelts. Gonzalez succumbed to his injuries on scene. Next of kin has been notified.

Slick road conditions were reported at the time of the crash with several reports of property damage crashes and slide offs in the area. Eastbound lanes were completely blocked for 3 hours. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police with the assistance of Jerome County deputies.