Single Vehicle Crash in Bonneville County

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 10:11 a.m., at milepost 295 on US20 eastbound, just west of Idaho Falls.

A 2020 GMC Sierra pulling a single axle trailer, carrying a 75-year-old female passenger, driven by a 65-year-old male, both from Rapid City, South Dakota, was traveling eastbound on US20. While the trailer was being towed, it began to swerve and veered into the westbound lanes. The driver attempted to take control of the vehicle and steered back into the eastbound lanes. The GMC then rolled into the embankment and landed on its cab.

Both occupants were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash and were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The roadway was blocked in both directions for approximately half an hour while emergency responders assisted the individuals involved.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Fire Department, and Idaho Falls Paramedics.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho