Riverton woman, 5 juveniles taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Idaho

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RIVERTON, Utah, June 6, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — A Riverton woman and five juveniles were transported to the hospital Sunday after their vehicle was involved in a crash in St. Anthony, Idaho, Idaho State Police said in a news release.

Cassie Mortenson, 44, of Riverton, was northbound on Bridge Street in a 2014 Honda Odyssey when it was struck by a southbound 2006 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Shay Mortimer, 51, of St. Anthony. The Pontiac crossed into the northbound lanes where it collided with Mortenson’s Honda.

The driver of the Pontiac was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to her injuries.

Mortenson and five juveniles were transported to Madison Memorial Hospital by ground ambulance. Idaho State Police did not provide any information regarding their condition.

“The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police. They were assisted at the scene by St. Anthony Police Department, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, and South Fremont Fire and EMS,” the news release said.

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