ATV vs SUV Crash

January 5, 2026

BRUNEAU, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle crash that occurred on January 5, 2026, at approximately 11:55 a.m. near milepost 64 on State Highway 51 in Owyhee County.

A 63-year-old male of Boise was driving a 2026 Ford Explorer southbound. A juvenile was driving a Honda ATV and struck the Ford Explorer. The ATV came to rest in the northbound lanes of State Highway 51.

The juvenile was not wearing a helmet and was transported to an area hospital via air ambulance.

All lanes of travel were blocked for approximately 2 hours.

The incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho

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District 3
Southwestern Idaho

700 S. Stratford Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 846-7360
Fax: (208) 884-7462

Serving Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties.