Fatality Crash South of Malad Claims One Life

MALAD, ID – According to a press release, Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a tragic single-vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., on Interstate 15 near mile marker 3 in Oneida County.

Details of the Crash

A 2004 GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on I-15 when the driver lost control and veered off the right shoulder. The driver overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll across the lanes and come to rest on its top in the median.

Victim Information

The driver, a 29-year-old man from North Logan, Utah, was not wearing a seatbelt and was airlifted to a nearby hospital. His passenger, a 34-year-old man from Pocatello, Idaho, also not wearing a seatbelt, tragically died at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.

Ongoing Investigation

ISP continues to investigate the circumstances leading to the incident.

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