Another Life Lost on Idaho Highway in Tragic Accident

Fatal Crash on State Highway-55 in Valley County

DONNELLY, Idaho – Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that took place on September 10, 2024, at 1:02 p.m. The incident occurred on the southbound lanes of State Highway-55, near milepost 127, just south of Donnelly.

Details of the Crash

The crash involved a 30-year-old man from Cascade driving a white Chevrolet Venture and a 40-year-old man from Nampa driving a Peterbilt semi-truck pulling a gray trailer. The Chevrolet Venture crossed into the northbound lanes, resulting in a head-on collision with the semi-truck. The Chevrolet overturned and came to rest on the west side of the highway, while the Peterbilt stopped on the east shoulder.

Fatality and Injuries

Tragically, the driver of the Chevrolet succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver of the Peterbilt semi-truck was unharmed.

Traffic Impact and Response

The crash blocked the roadway for 4 hours and 28 minutes. The Idaho Transportation Department assisted with traffic control, and multiple agencies, including the Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Donnelly Fire, and Emergency Medical Services, responded to the scene. This accident remains under investigation.

Recent Fatal Accidents on Idaho Roadways

This incident is followed by several other recent fatalities on Idaho's highways and interstates. A single vehicle crash in Gooding County recently claimed the life of a juvenile on September 8. A motorcycle rider and his passenger both died at a fatal accident near Riggins on US 95 on September 8. And a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in a fatal accident in Ada County on September 7. You can learn more about those accidents here.