Gooding County, ID (October 25, 2024) – Idaho State Police troopers say that at approximately 2:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, a two-vehicle fatal collision occurred around mile marker 132.4 on Interstate 84.

An 18-year-old male was driving a red Chevrolet GMT traveling westbound on I-84 when a 32-year-old male driving a 2003 Peterbilt semi-truck collided with the vehicle. The driver of the Chevrolet succumbed to his injuries at the scene; it's unclear if the truck's driver was hurt. In the meantime, this incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police. No further details were released in the meantime, but officers asked for witnesses to come forward as the inquiry remained ongoing.

We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased man's family. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their complete recovery.

Deadly Truck Accidents in Idaho

The United States has around 40 million trucks on our roadways at any given time. Unfortunately, around 159,000 individuals were hurt in truck-related incidents in one recent year alone, with 5,000 of them losing their lives. A typical semi-truck weighs more than 10,000 pounds. Large trucks have bigger blind spots and need more time to stop than vehicles. Add in human error from drivers, who often put in lengthy hours behind the wheel, and the possibility of disastrous crashes increases significantly.

You'll undoubtedly have many questions about the accident, injuries received, medical bills, and other expenditures if you or someone you know is in a trucking accident. These are some frequently asked questions about trucking accidents. After all, tractor-trailer and large truck accidents are typically much more serious than an average vehicle crash, so it's essential to have an advocate in the aftermath.

Please get in touch with our skilled and compassionate legal team at Attorneys of Idaho without delay if you or a loved one has been in a semi-truck accident. You can rely on our staff to provide the knowledgeable assistance and advocacy you need during these trying times. Meet with one of our Gooding County truck accident attorneys by calling (208) 314-8888. 

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Disclaimer: The photograph used in this post is not connected to this accident in any way. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business, and the information provided herein is not intended to be legal or medical advice. If you or someone you love is injured in an Idaho accident, first seek medical treatment immediately and then speak with a lawyer about your rights.