Tragic Weekend on SH 50 in Twin Falls County Leads to Fatality and Injuries

Over the recent weekend, two separate vehicular accidents occurred on State Highway 50 (SH 50) in Twin Falls County, leading to a fatality and multiple injuries, as reported by the Idaho State Police. These incidents highlight the critical importance of road safety and have spurred ongoing investigations by the authorities.

Fatal Collision Early Sunday Morning on SH 50

In the early hours of Sunday, April 7, 2024, a catastrophic two-vehicle collision resulted in the death of a juvenile and injuries to others. At around 3:12 AM, a Honda CRV, driven by a 39-year-old woman from Roseville, California, was traveling westbound on SH50. Meanwhile, a 47-year-old male from Twin Falls, driving a Freightliner semi-truck, was heading eastbound. The collision occurred when the Honda veered into the eastbound lane, directly into the path of the oncoming semi-truck.

One Fatality and Several Injuries

The impact was devastating. Despite wearing seatbelts, the adult passengers in the Honda were severely injured and required air ambulance services for hospitalization. Tragically, a juvenile passenger, securely fastened in a child safety seat, succumbed to injuries at the scene. The semi-truck driver, who was also buckled up, escaped physical harm.

The accident led to the closure of both eastbound and westbound lanes of SH50 for approximately six hours, affecting local traffic significantly. The investigation into the specific causes and contributing factors of this accident is ongoing.

Sunday Night's Injury Collision on SH 50

Another serious incident occurred later that same day, at 10:51 PM, involving a 2013 Nissan Altima and a 2022 Volvo truck. The crash took place at the intersection of E 3900 N and SH-50. The Nissan, driven by a 41-year-old female from American Falls, with a 31-year-old male passenger from Hansen, was initially traveling eastbound on E 3900 N. The vehicle crossed the westbound lanes of SH-50 and turned westbound into the eastbound lanes, colliding head-on with the eastbound Volvo truck, driven by a 56-year-old male from Battle Mountain, Nevada.

Several Serious Injuries

The aftermath was severe, with the Nissan rolling over and coming to rest on its wheels in the westbound lane. The driver of the Nissan, who was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash, was airlifted to a hospital with significant injuries. Her passenger, who suffered less severe injuries, was transported by ground ambulance. The Volvo truck driver, who had been wearing his seatbelt, did not require hospitalization.

This accident resulted in the temporary closure of SH-50 in both directions for around three hours to facilitate emergency response and scene clearance efforts. Like the earlier incident, this crash remains under thorough investigation by the Idaho State Police.