FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) confirmed Friday that the driver responsible for the e had a blood alcohol content of 0.20, more than double the legal limit.
According to ISP troopers, the crash occurred when a pickup truck crossed the dividing line and collided with a van carrying a group of international tourists, who were reportedly travelling to Yellowstone National Park.
The incident resulted in seven deaths, taking place just as Idaho entered the . The ISP and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) are urging drivers to make safe, sober choices behind the wheel.
“This tragedy should be a wake-up call,” ISP Captain Chris Weadick said. “No one plans to cause a crash or take a life when they get behind the wheel, but choices have consequences. Impaired driving isn’t just illegal – it’s deadly.”
According to ISP, alcohol-related crashes remain one of the leading causes of traffic deaths in Idaho.
“Idaho’s roads are especially busy during the summer,” ITD Operations Manager Bryan Young said. “With more construction, increased travel and an influx of visitors, we’re seeing more families and more drivers on the road. It only takes one impaired driver to change lives forever.”
ISP announced they are partnering with ITD to strengthen DUI enforcement and expand public outreach over the summer.
