Motorcyclist life-flighted after crash closes US-26 near Swan Valley

UPDATE:

SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI) — All lanes of U.S. Highway 26 are currently shut down west of Swan Valley following a serious motorcycle crash near the Snake River Bridge.

Emergency crews are on the scene, and traffic is stopped in both directions.

The crash involved a motorcycle with two occupants. A man, identified as being over 60 years old, was life-flighted from the scene by air ambulance, according to the Swan Valley Fire Department. The motorcycle passenger was transported by ground ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC).

There is no indication at this time as to the cause of the crash. Motorists are being advised by ITD and law enforcement to expect delays and to use caution in the area.

This is a developing news story. Local News 8 will update this story with more details as they become available.

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