Two killed, one injured after car crash in Emmett

Two people were killed and one was flown to hospital after a car crash that took place on Monday on State Highway 52 at Thornock Road, west of Emmett in Idaho.

A 50-year-old male was heading eastbound on State Highway 52 in a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The crash took place when the Tahoe crossed over the centerline into the westbound lanes and hit a 1993 Ford F150, driven by a 60-year-old male.

A passenger in the Tahoe and the driver of the F150 were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Tahoe was flown to hospital.

The roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours as the Idaho State Police investigated the crash.