Idaho State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Cassia County

Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 5:50 a.m. on US30 near milepost 247, outside of Murtaugh in Cassia County.

A 2018 Hyundai Elantra, driven by a 23-year-old male with a 21-year-old male passenger, both from Burley, was traveling eastbound on US30 when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with a westbound 2002 Mazda Tribute. The Mazda was driven by a 58-year-old female with a 23-year-old female passenger, both from Burley. A 2013 Ford Edge, also traveling westbound on US30, subsequently struck debris from the crash.

The driver of the Mazda succumbed to her injuries at the scene, and her passenger was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. Both occupants of the Hyundai were transported by air ambulance to a local hospital. The driver of the Ford Edge was not injured.

The drivers of the Hyundai, Mazda, and Ford Edge were wearing seat belts. The passenger of the Mazda was not wearing a seat belt, and seat belt use for the passenger of the Hyundai is unknown.

All lanes of US30 were blocked for approximately six hours while emergency personnel assisted those involved, investigated the crash, and cleared the scene.

Idaho State Police was assisted by the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders from Cassia and Minidoka counties, Burley Fire, Life Flight, and Cassia Classic Air.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho