Adams County, ID – Idaho State Police are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday night, November 6, on US95 just north of New Meadows. The collision happened around 9:09 p.m., according to a release from Idaho State Police.
The 25-year-old male driver from Caldwell was behind the wheel of a blue 2005 KIA Rio traveling south when the car rolled and struck a power pole. The impact scattered debris across the highway, which was later hit by several other vehicles, including a white 2016 Ford Expedition, a gray 2002 Ford F250, and a white 1990 International semi-truck.
Police said the driver of the KIA succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the incident.
US95 was closed for roughly four hours overnight as emergency crews from Idaho Power, the Idaho Transportation Department, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, and Meadows Valley Fire assisted at the scene and cleared debris.
No additional injuries were reported, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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