Fatality crash on SH55 south of Donnelly

DONNELLY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 1:02 p.m. on September 10, 2024, on southbound State Highway-55 at milepost 127 in Valley County just south of Donnelly.

At 1:02 p.m., a 30-year-old male from Cascade was traveling southbound on SH55 in a white Chevrolet Venture. The Chevrolet crossed into the northbound lanes colliding head on with a Peterbilt semi pulling a gray trailer driven by a 40-year-old male from Nampa, Idaho.  The Chevrolet overturned and came to rest on the west side of the highway. The Peterbilt came to rest on the east shoulder. The driver of the Chevrolet succumbed to his injuries on scene. The driver of the Peterbilt was not injured.

The roadway was blocked for 4 hours and 28 minutes. Idaho Transportation Department assisted with traffic control.

Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Donnelly Fire and Emergency Medical Services assisted with the incident.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho