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Emmett, Idaho man dies after multi-vehicle crash on I-84

Posted at 6:50 AM, Jun 07, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-07 20:06:42-04

Idaho State Police have identified an Emmett, Idaho man who died in a multi-vehicle crash near Hazelton, Idaho on Monday, June 6th.

Delbert Higley, 68, of Emmett, was driving a 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 when the crash occurred. Higley succumbed to his injures at the scene.

After investigating, ISP believes the wreck was caused by a sudden thunderstorm which created blowing dust and zero visibility.

In all, seven people were transported to area hospitals following the crash.