UPDATE: Single-Vehicle Fatality Crash near Lava Hot Springs

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Official release

October 5, 2026

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BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – After further investigation, it has been determined the driver, a 24-year-old male from Montpelier, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash. The passenger, a 27-year-old male also from Montpelier, was not transported.

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BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 6:57 PM, on US30 near milepost 375, east of Lava Hot Springs.

A 2006 Toyota Sienna, occupied by two males from Montpelier, was traveling westbound on US30. The vehicle left the roadway before overcorrecting and overturning the vehicle.

Neither male was wearing a seatbelt. One of the males succumbed to his injuries on scene. The other male was not transported.

The roadway was blocked for approximately five hours and 50 minutes.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Caribou County Sheriff’s Office, Bannock County Coroner, and Bannock County Ambulance District.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho

Please direct questions to:

District 5

Southeastern Idaho

5255 S. 5th Ave.

Suite 1

Pocatello, ID 83204

Phone: (208) 239-9800

Fax: (208) 239-9885

Serving Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power Counties.

Release text attributed to Idaho State Police. Consult the official publication for any subsequent corrections or updates.