Tragic Accident Near Murtaugh ID Claims Two

Deadly Crash Near Murtaugh Closes Highway for Hours

According to a press release from the Idaho State Police, a deadly crash Thursday morning shut down U.S. Highway 30 near Murtaugh, killing two people and sending one to the hospital.

A Head-On Collision with Tragic Results

It happened a little before 8:45 a.m. at 4750 East. According to Idaho State Police, a 72-year-old man from Murtaugh was driving west in a Chevy Traverse with a 50-year-old female passenger. Coming the other way, an 18-year-old from Burley was in a Chevy Malibu—but for an unknown reason, he crossed over the center line, causing a head-on collision between the two vehicles.

One Died on Scene, Another Dies at the Hospital

The teen driver of the Chevy Malibu didn’t survive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Emergency crews rushed the two people in the Traverse to a hospital by air ambulance, but tragically, the female passenger later passed away. The driver is still being treated.

Police say the teen wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. The other two were.

Highway Closed for Hours

U.S. 30 was completely shut down for about three hours while first responders worked the wreckage. It was a major scene, with crews from Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office, Kimberly Police, Rock Creek Fire, Magic Valley EMS, and air ambulance teams all responding.

Still Under Investigation

Right now, police are still piecing together what happened. We'll have more information on this accident as it becomes available.