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Log truck driver injured in rollover on Idaho 21 Thursday night in fair condition

By KATY MOELLER - kmoeller@idahostatesman.com

Published: 02/20/09


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A 47-year-old log truck driver who suffered head injuries in a rollover crash about 4 miles south of Idaho City on Thursday night was taken by air ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, according to the Boise County Sheriff's Office. He is listed in fair condition Friday, a spokeswoman at Saint Al's said Friday.

Police say Blaine E. Smart was driving south on Idaho 21 at about 6:15 p.m. Thursday when he apparently drove off the right side of the road near Milepost 35, then overcorrected and ended up on the other side of the highway. The truck rolled.

The cab of the truck was completely smashed, and Smart had to be extricated from the truck, said Boise County Chief Deputy Dale Rogers. He was taken by air ambulance to Saint Al's.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. Rogers said there was no indication that speeding was a factor. Officers smelled alcohol at the scene, Rogers said. Smart's blood was drawn at the hospital for testing.

The crash closed down on lane of Idaho 21 for several hours. The highway was also blocked as rescue officials tried to reach a Boise County woman whose vehicle went into Lucky Peak reservoir near high bridge at about 5 p.m.

Katy Moeller: 377-6413

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