3 Major Highway Accidents In Idaho Result In Multiple Hospitalizations

This week has started off with at least 3 dangerous accidents on Idaho highways including one driver critically injured and a child taken to a local hospital.

The accidents happened on US95 with 3 hospitalized in a 2-car crash, 4 hospitalized after a multi-car crash on US20, and 1 taken to the hospital after a 2-vehicle crash on State Highway 44.

8 Injured, 1 a Child, in Accidents on Idaho Roads this Week

The multi-car accident involved 4 vehicles and happened on Monday afternoon at 2:47 on US20 at milepost 354. In the police report, the following information is shared about the vehicles and people involved.

A white 2011 Ford F150, driven by a 64-year-old male from Lucern Valley, California, and grey 2020 Toyota Tundra, driven by a 45-year-old female from Bozeman, Montana, were traveling eastbound on US20. A grey 2018 Kia Sportage, driven by a 67-year-old female from St. Anthony, Idaho, and a grey 2007 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 46-year-old female from St. Anthony, Idaho, were traveling westbound on US20.
The driver of the Ford F150 was passing the Toyota Tundra when it struck the Kia Sportage head-on in the westbound lanes, causing the Corolla to rear-end the Kia. The Kia was rotated 180 degrees and pushed into the eastbound lanes where it collided with the Toyota Tundra.
The driver of the Kia sustained critical injuries. The drivers of the Kia and the Ford pickup were transported via air to EIRMC. The passenger of the Tundra pickup and driver of the Corolla were transported via ground to Madison Memorial.

The accident blocked traffic in the area for 3 and a half hours and is being investigated by Idaho State Police.

2 Adult Drivers and a Child Passenger Taken to Hospital After Idaho Crash

On Monday morning, around 10:22, Idaho State Police responded to a 2-car crash on US95 at milepost 55.

A 42-year-old male from Payette, was traveling northbound on US95 in a white 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The Toyota Sequoia crossed the center line into the southbound lanes of travel where it collided head on with a 2024 Subaru Forester driven by a 42-year-old male from Parma with a juvenile in the backseat.
Occupants of the Subaru Forester were taken to a local hospital via air ambulance and the driver of the Toyota Sequoia was taken to a local hospital via ground ambulance. All occupants of both vehicles were wearing seat belts.

The accident blocked traffic for about 4 and a half hours as crews responded. ISP will investigate the crash.

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SUV Hits Semi Truck on Idaho Highway

A 2-vehicle crash on State Highway 22 near Star, Idaho happened Tuesday afternoon around 1:13 at the Blessinger Road intersection. Idaho State Police responded to the accident and are investigating.

A 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by a 94-year-old male of Boise, Idaho, was westbound on State Highway 44. A 2016 Kenworth T800 Semi, driven by a 51-year-old male of Melba, Idaho, was eastbound on State Highway 44. The driver of the Tahoe, attempting to make a left turn onto Blessinger Rd, failed to use the left turn lane and yield to oncoming traffic. The Kenworth struck the Tahoe on the passenger side.
The driver of the Tahoe was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital with minor injuries. The drivers of both vehicles were wearing seatbelts.

As of right now, at 5:30 PM on July 16th, the eastbound lanes of State Highway 22 are still closed. You can check Idaho511 for updates.

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Vehicle Make and Model Involved in the Most Fatal Accidents by State

A new study conducted by Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, has revealed the vehicle make and model involved in the most fatal accidents in the country. Let's look at which cars and trucks were involved in the most deadly crashes in a year in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. For the full methodology, scroll to the US total.

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