Single Fatality Crash near Pocatello

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 3:54 a.m., on January 13^th 2026, on US30 milepost 332, near Pocatello.

A 20-year-old male out of Pocatello and a 24-year-old male out of Idaho Falls were traveling eastbound on US30 in a white 2024 Freightliner semi-truck. The Freightliner was hauling a single trailer which became disconnected from the truck and was stationary in the westbound lane on US30. A 52-year-old male heading westbound on US30 in a silver Mercury Grand Marquis struck the stationary trailer.  The driver of the Mercury succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The driver of the Mercury was wearing his seatbelt.

The lanes of travel were blocked for approximately 6 hours.

The crash remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho