Two Vehicle Injury Crash near American Falls

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred at approximately 4:32 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, on State Highway 39 near milepost 7, near American Falls.

A 2014 Buick Verano, driven by a 53-year-old female from Boise, was traveling northbound on State Highway 39.

A 2017 Ford F150, driven by an 18-year-old male from Aberdeen, was traveling southbound on State Highway 39. The Buick swerved into the southbound lane and side swiped the Ford.

The Buick had two passengers, a 32-year-old female and a 12-year-old both from Boise. The passengers were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The driver was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital.

The Ford had one passenger, an 18-year-old male from Aberdeen both were not transported.

All occupants were wearing seatbelts.

The lanes are currently blocked while crews work to clear the scene.

See 511.idaho.gov for updates.

The crash remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho