(Idaho State Police Press Release, May 11, 2026)
BLACKFOOT, IDAHO – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 12:30 p.m. on May 11, 2026, at 450 West and State Highway 39.
A 65-year-old female from Blackfoot was traveling southbound on State Highway 39 in a Dodge van. The female drove left of center and collided with a Peterbilt semi pulling a Western Trailers trailer that was traveling northbound on State Highway 39.
The driver of the van was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The driver of the Peterbilt semi, a 65-year-old male, was not injured.
The driver of the van was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the semi was wearing a seatbelt.
The roadway was blocked for approximately 5 hours.
The crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
