Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash outside of American Falls

American Falls, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred August 6, 2025, at approximately 8:55 p.m., on I86 at mile marker 40, at American Falls, Idaho.

An 81-year-old male, from Bend, Oregon was travelling eastbound in a 2014 Honda Civic sedan.

A 35-year-old female, from Santa Maria, California was traveling westbound in a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.

The Honda was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of travel, striking the Volkswagen. The driver of the Honda succumbed to his injuries on scene.

The driver of the Volkswagen was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Power County Sheriff’s office and Power County EMS.

The westbound lanes of I86 were blocked for approximately 4 hours.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho