JEROME — A state trooper directing traffic on Interstate 84 was struck by a vehicle and critically injured Thursday morning.
The Idaho State Police sergeant responded to a vehicle fire at about 8:30 a.m. on westbound I-84 within the Jerome city limits, ISP said in a statement.
While directing traffic, the trooper was struck by a passing vehicle. He was flown to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, where he is listed in critical condition, ISP said.
The Jerome Police Department is conducting a criminal investigation. The driver of the passing vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, the statement said.
Eastbound I-84 was closed to traffic for nearly four hours.
The Jerome Police Department is not releasing any additional information at this time, the statement said.
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