UPDATE: Highway 26 Open After Fatal Crash

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By Brittany Cooper
By Videographer: T. Miller

Story Created: May 19, 2012 at 4:47 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 4, 2013 at 12:47 PM MDT

UPDATE: An Idaho Falls woman has died after colliding her motorcycle with a semi on Highway 26.

Around four Saturday afternoon, 43–year old Jan Boline was headed west on a 2003 Harley Davidson when she lost control, crossed the road and hit a 2007 Freightliner.

Idaho State Police say 46–year old Twin Falls resident Goran Mandura tried to avoid hitting the motorcycle, but wasn't able to.

Boline wasn't wearing a helmet and died at the scene.

After blocking the highway, crews opened all lanes of travel around eight this evening.

The crash remains under investigation.

ORIGINAL STORY: Lincoln County, Idaho (KMVT-TV) Idaho State Police advise all motorists to avoid the area of Highway 26 between Carey and Richfield because of a fatal car crash.

The crash happened at milepost 186 involving a semi and a motorcycle.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area until it's cleared.