Twin Falls Sheriff’s Vehicle Hit Sending Deputy to Hospital

The following information is from Idaho State Police:

On Sunday December 28, 2014, at approximately 5:55 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on US93 at milepost 46 near Twin Falls. Stanton J. Wiggins, 35 of Filer, was northbound on US 93 in a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, while patrolling for the Twin Falls County Sheriff. Michael A. Pulizzi, 29 of Jerome was southbound on 2700 East road, in a 1999 Ford Taurus.  Pulizzi failed to yield from the stop sign and struck Wiggins' vehicle. Wiggins' vehicle then lost control and rolled landing on its roof. Pullizi and a passenger were not injured in the crash. Wiggins was transported to St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical center by ground ambulance. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. The highway was blocked for approximately six hours while units investigated the crash.