Idaho State Police confirmed a tragic three‑vehicle collision on Sunday morning on US‑93 near mile marker 58, east of the city of Jerome. The crash claimed the lives of an adult driver and a juvenile passenger, and left a third driver with serious injuries.
Details of the collision
According to the police report, a 2021 Ford F‑150 driven by a 57‑year‑old resident of Gooding was traveling southbound on US‑93. At the same time, a 2008 Isuzu Ascender, driven by a 57‑year‑old man from Jerome and carrying a juvenile passenger, was heading eastbound on E 100 S. The Isuzu approached a stop sign at the intersection with US‑93 and failed to yield before turning onto the highway.
The failure to yield caused the Isuzu to strike the Ford head‑on. The impact was severe enough that both occupants of the Isuzu – the driver and the juvenile passenger – were killed at the scene. The driver of the Ford was able to exit his vehicle and was taken by ground ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
Additional crash on northern Idaho
Idaho State Police also reported a separate fatal crash over the weekend in northern Idaho involving a semi‑truck and two pickup trucks. In that incident, a 57‑year‑old driver from St. Maries, ID, in a 2018 Ram pickup, stopped in the northbound lane to turn west onto Sportsman Road. An 86‑year‑old driver from Fernwood, ID, in a 2022 Honda Ridgeline, entered the southbound lane and collided head‑on with a 2026 Kenworth semi‑truck driven by a 48‑year‑old man from Deary, ID. The Honda driver was killed, and the other vehicles sustained significant damage.
Investigation and response
Both accidents are under active investigation by Idaho State Police. Officers are gathering witness statements, reviewing dash‑cam footage, and examining the physical evidence at the scenes to determine the precise causes and any contributing factors.
Local officials reminded drivers to obey traffic signals, especially at stop‑sign intersections, and to remain vigilant for on‑coming traffic on high‑speed highways such as US‑93. The Idaho Department of Transportation continues to monitor road conditions and will issue any safety advisories as needed.
Community impact
The loss of a young life in the Jerome County crash has deeply affected the community. Local churches and volunteer groups have offered support to the families involved, emphasizing the importance of prayer, compassion, and practical assistance during this difficult time.
Residents are encouraged to report any hazardous road conditions or reckless driving they observe, helping law‑enforcement keep Idaho’s highways safe for all travelers.
Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.
