Failure to Yield Incident Results in Fatal Accident at Idaho Intersection

The Idaho State Police went a full week without reporting a fatal accident on Idaho roads. One fatal crash was reported on October 30th, and one was just reported on November 6th.

One person was killed in today’s accident, and one passed away at the hospital from the accident last week. Details on both accidents are shared below.

Southern Idaho Accident Claims the Life of an Elderly Driver Near Boise

The accident on November 6th reportedly happened a few minutes before 3 PM at the intersection of Purple Sage Road and Hop Road in Caldwell. Two vehicles were involved in the crash.

A 2011 GMC Canyon driven by an 81-year-old male from Caldwell was traveling southbound on Hop Rd and failed to yield at the stop sign.

A 2024 RAM 3500 with a 2002 Generic Trailer driven by a 32-year-old female from Parma was traveling westbound on Purple Sage Rd.

The vehicles crashed into each other in the intersection, and the driver of the GMC passed away at the scene. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and there were no injuries reported for the female driver.

Motorcycle Rider Killed in Idaho Accident With a Semi Truck

The other fatal accident happened a week ago, October 30th, in Franklin County involving a semi-truck and a motorcycle. Around 12:47 PM, the two vehicles collided on State Street near 3600 South in Preston.

A 65-year-old male from Newton, Utah, was driving a 2016 Kenworth semi-truck pulling double trailers southbound on State Street.

The semi moved into the northbound lane to make a wide right turn.

A 21-year-old male from Preston, Idaho, was riding a 2006 Kawasaki VN900 motorcycle southbound behind the semi and attempted to pass on the right.

While the semi attempted to make the turn, the two vehicles collided.

The truck driver was wearing a seatbelt, and the motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. The bike rider was taken to the hospital, where he passed away.

Both accidents are being investigated by Idaho State Police.