Fatal Crash at the Intersection of US20-26 and Midland Boulevard in Caldwell

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 846-7550

Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 07/28/23 07:42 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 2:23 p.m. on Friday, July 28th,2023, in the intersection of US20-26 and Midland Boulevard in Canyon County.

A 78-year-old male from Middleton, Idaho, was driving south bound on Midland Boulevard in a 2017 Toyota Rav4. A 46-year-old male from Boise, Idaho, was driving eastbound on US20-26 on a 2008 Yamaha XVZ13 motorcycle. The Yamaha collided with the Toyota as the Toyota proceeded past the stop sign and through the intersection.

A 74-year-old male from Caldwell, Idaho, was driving northbound on Midland Boulevard in a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The Toyota sideswiped the Jeep after the Yamaha collided with the Toyota.

The driver of the Toyota was transported via ground ambulance to a local hospital. The rider of the Yamaha was wearing a helmet. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The intersection was blocked for approximately three hours.

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