OFFICIAL RELEASE RECORD
Multiple Vehicle Crash in Canyon County
Issuer publication date: October 4, 2026
Added to The State & Nation: October 4, 2026
What this means
Idaho State Police said seven vehicles and 25 motorcycles were involved in a crash at approximately 12:19 p.m. on October 3, 2026, on westbound Interstate 84 near milepost 28 in Canyon County. The motorcycles were traveling as part of a memorial ride when the crash occurred; about 15 people were taken to local hospitals by air ambulance, ground ambulance or private vehicle. Westbound lanes were blocked for approximately four hours, multiple local emergency agencies assisted, and the cause remained under investigation.
Official release
October 3, 2026
CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO – Idaho State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on October 3rd, 2026, at approximately 12:19 p.m, on westbound interstate 84 at milepost 28, in Canyon County.
A group of motorcycles were headed westbound on I-84, for a Memorial Ride, when a crash occurred causing several vehicles to come to rest in the westbound lanes of travel. 7 vehicles and 25 motorcycles were involved in the crash.
Approximately 15 individuals involved in the crash were transported by air and ground ambulance and personal vehicles to local hospitals.
The westbound lanes of travel were completely blocked for approximately 4 hours.
Idaho State Police were assisted by Canyon County Sheriff, Caldwell Police Department, Canyon County Paramedics, Caldwell Fire Department, Nampa Fire Department, Homedale Fire Department, Wilder Fire Department and Idaho Department of Transportation.
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
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4508/4663
Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho
Please direct questions to:
District 3
Southwestern Idaho
700 S. Stratford Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 884-7360
Fax: (208) 884-7462
Serving Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties.
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