Lincoln County deputy killed in car crash

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By KBCI Staff

Summary

Joshua Eggelston,35, of Dietrich, lost control of his patrol car when the left rear tire went flat as he approached a curve on State Highway 24 near Mallard Road.

Story Published: Jul 19, 2009 at 2:26 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jul 19, 2009 at 2:30 PM MDT

Lincoln County deputy killed in car crash
SHOSHONE - A Lincoln County Chief deputy died in a one vehicle rollover crash on Saturday evening.

Joshua Eggelston, 35, of Dietrich, lost control of his patrol car when the left rear tire went flat as he approached a curve on State Highway 24 near Mallard Road.

Eggelston was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected when the vehicle rolled off the south side of the highway, officials say.

Idaho State Police is investigating the crash.

This is the second law enforcement official to be killed in a car-related crash this month in Idaho. On July 6, Adams County deputy Monte Matthews died after his patrol car crossed over the center line and hit an on-coming van. That crash also killed Mountain Home Air Force Capt. Mark Zampogna.

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