Pocatello Man Killed After Colliding with Elk on I-15

A collision with an elk cost a Pocatello man his life. Idaho State Police say it happened on Interstate 15 in the area between Oneida County and Portage, Utah. The driver was behind the wheel of a BMW sports car and headed north when he encountered the elk. It happened just before 9:30 on Monday night. The driver was a 66-year-old man. He died at the scene.

The Investigation Remains Open

Troopers don’t know if the driver was wearing a seatbelt. They were assisted at the scene by deputies and EMS from Oneida County and the Idaho Transportation Department.

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