NEW MEADOWS — A Caldwell man was killed Thursday night after rolling his car and knocking down a power pole on U.S. Highway 95 just north of New Meadows, according to Idaho State Police.

The crash happened around 9:10 p.m. when the 25-year-old man was driving a blue 2005 Kia Rio southbound on the highway. Investigators say the vehicle rolled, hitting a power pole and scattering debris across the roadway.

A white 2016 Ford Expedition, a gray 2002 Ford F-250, and a white 1990 International semi-truck struck debris from the downed pole.

The driver of the Kia died from his injuries at the scene. Police said he was wearing a seat belt.

The highway was blocked for about four hours while crews from Idaho Power, the Idaho Transportation Department, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, and Meadow

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