BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — One disabled motorist that slid off the roadway Tuesday set in motion an incident that led to three vehicles crashing and two people landing in the hospital.
At about 8 a.m., Idaho State Police said one 68-year-old driver in a Ford F150 pulled over and backed up on the highway to check on a disabled motorist who had slid off the roadway.
A 53-year-old driver in a Chevy Traverse hit the rear of the Ford F150.The Gem County Sheriff had responded to the incident and parked his patrol vehicle behind the disabled motorist.
A Ford Edge, driven by a 91-year-old, then swerved to miss the Traverse and patrol car, but hit the F150.
The 53-year-old was taken by ground to Valor Health in Emmett. The 68-year-old was flown to St. Alphonsus in Boise.
All drivers were wearing seatbelts.