Idaho

Patrick Rhodes Injured in Accident at US Hwy 20 in Rexburg, ID

Date of Accident
September 20, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Patrick Rhodes
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. Hwy 20, Rexburg, ID, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are confirming information pertaining to a crash that injured a man at US Hwy 20 in Rexburg, ID on September 20th, 2021. Police say a vehicle operated by 26-year-old Patrick Rhodes was struck by a semi-truck while turning left to enter the on-ramp for US 20. The semi-truck had been exiting the highway and did not stop due to, what police later confirmed, brake failure. Rhodes was traveling with his nine-month-old daughter at the time, who was uninjured. Rhodes suffered broken bones and serious bruising and is expected to make a full recovery. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Rexburg Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
US Hwy 20
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck suffered brake failure and collided with a passenger car

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