Crash in Blackfoot Injures One

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.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho