Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred on Highway 20 near Atomic City in Bingham County, Idaho.
What Happened: A tractor-trailer allegedly crossed over the center line and struck an SUV in the oncoming lanes.
Participants:
- Michael Sinclair, driver of SUV
- Joey Morrison, driver of tractor-trailer
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Michael Sinclair, 76, injured
Details:
On or about Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021, an accident between an SUV and a tractor-trailer sent a 76-year-old man to the hospital. Deputies from the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said the accident happened along Highway 20 just outside Atomic City, Idaho.
Police said 76-year-old Michael Sinclair was injured when a tractor-trailer driven by Joey Morrison allegedly crossed over the center line of Highway 20 and struck Sinclair’s SUV. Paramedics transported Sinclair to the hospital by helicopter after the crash. Authorities did not mention any other injuries in their initial statement on the accident.
According to Google Maps, Highway 20 runs east and west through Atomic City, which is about 218 miles east of Boise.
Officers hope to release more information as soon as it becomes available.