Friday Morning Injury Accident in Twin Falls Reported by Idaho State Police

The Idaho State Police are currently investigating an early morning injury accident involving two vehicles on a Southern Idaho highway east of the city of Twin Falls. One driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries.

The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 30 and 2500 East, also known as Curry Crossing, by the railroad tracks. ISP stated in the report that the accident happened around 6:47 AM on Friday, February 20th.

In the ISP report, it shared the following info about the vehicles and occupants involved in the crash:

• A 2022 Toyota Tacoma, driven by a 31-year-old male from Twin Falls, was southbound on 2500 East Road.
• A 2016 Dodge Durango, driven by a 39-year-old male from Meridian, was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 30.
• The Tacoma entered the intersection and was struck by the Durango.

Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and the driver of the Tacoma was taken by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The crash blocked one lane of westbound traffic for about 2 hours. KMVT shared a photo of one of the vehicles involved in the accident on their social media.

Under the KMVT post, many residents posted comments about the ongoing dangers of the Curry Crossing intersection. We've shared many stories about accidents in that area over the years, including a 3 vehicle crash in 2019, a cement truck rollover in 2018, a SWAT arrest in 2022, and more.

Idaho State Police Report Multiple Slide Off Accidents in Southern Idaho

Earlier this week, the Idaho State Police shared photos of multiple slide-off accidents in Southern Idaho due to poor driving conditions in the snow.

ISP reminded drivers to stay in their cars after a slide-off if they are in a safe location.

Trucks of all types were having troubles in the snow and wind.

When the weather gets sketchy, remember to slow down and give extra space to the vehicles around you.