Three Vehicle Crash in Boise Sends Two to Hospital

BOISE, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle injury crash that occurred on January 6, 2026, at 2:51 p.m., on Interstate 84 at milepost 53, in Ada County.

A 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, driven by a 25-year-old female from Boise, and a 2021 International semi, driven by a 37-year-old male from Caldwell, were traveling westbound on I84. The Volkswagen collided with the rear of the semi when the semi began to slow down for a disabled motorist up ahead. The driver of the Volkswagen then struck a 2002 Chevrolet S Truck, driven by a 25-year-old male from Meridian, that was also traveling westbound. The Chevrolet came to rest in the lanes of the 53 westbound on ramp. The Volkswagen came to rest on the right shoulder.

The drivers of the semi and the Chevrolet were wearing seatbelts. The drivers of the Chevrolet and Volkswagen were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital.

The far-right lane was blocked for approximately one hour and twenty minutes while crews assisted those at scene.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Ada County Fire and Ada County Paramedics.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho