Fatal Crash East of American Falls

POWER County, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:44 p.m. on June 29, 2025, eastbound I86@53, east of American Falls.

A 35-year-old male from Nigeria was traveling eastbound on I86 in a 2001 Ford Explorer. The driver overcorrected, causing the Explorer to roll into the median. The driver and two passengers, a 72-year-old female and a 72-year-old male, both from Idaho Falls, Idaho were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The 72-year-old male succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

All three occupants of the Explorer were wearing their seat belts.

The Idaho State Police were assisted by Power County Sheriff, Power County EMS and Bannock County EMS.

The roadway was blocked for approximately 2 ½ hours.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho