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Single Commercial Vehicle Fatality Crash in Pocatello

POCATELLO, Idaho- Idaho State Police are investigating a single commercial vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Thursday April 16, 2026, at 1:11PM., northbound I-15 at mile marker 63 in Pocatello.

A 2020 Volvo Tractor, driven by a 63-year-old male from Layton, Utah was traveling northbound on I-15 near mile marker 63. For unknown reasons he drove off the right shoulder, struck the hillside, overturned, and the Volvo came to rest atop of the guardrail.

The driver was wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash. The right lane of travel is still blocked currently. Follow 511.idaho.gov for updates. This crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho

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District 5
Southeastern Idaho

5255 S. 5th Ave.
Suite 1
Pocatello, ID 83204
Phone: (208) 239-9800
Fax: (208) 239-9885

Serving Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power Counties.