Idaho Law Blog

JEROME IDAHO- FATALITY AFTER VEHICLE LEAVES THE ROADWAY

Published on: January 9, 2026 | by Racine Olson

At approximately 5:45 p.m. on December 14^th, two vehicles traveling on US 93 exited the roadway. The incident occurred in Jerome, Idaho, at mile 64.

At the time of the incident, the first individual, a 43-year-old woman from Twin Falls, was driving a 2022 Audi Q5 northbound. When she reached mile 64, she veered into the southbound lane, facing oncoming traffic. The second driver, a 65-year-old man from Cottonwood Heights, Utah, driving a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, was traveling southbound when the Audi entered his lane. Both drivers swerved before exiting the roadway, and continued onto the eastbound shoulder.

Following the incident, the driver of the Audi was transported to a local hospital via life flight. Reports include that she was wearing a seatbelt at the time, however she sustained severe injuries. The driver of the Freightliner was uninjured.

INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALIZED AFTER VEHICLE COLLISION IN BONNEVILLE COUNTY

Published on: January 9, 2026 | by Racine Olson

Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday, December 27^th. The accident took place on I15, at approximately 12:56 p.m.

At the time of the accident, the first vehicle, a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, was headed north. When the 32-year-old male driver reached mile 122, she crossed a patch of snow and lost control of the vehicle. Her vehicle crossed over the median, before colliding with the second vehicle, a 2022 Ford F150. The driver of the Ford, a 54-year-old woman, had been traveling southbound at the time.

Following the collision, the female driver of the Ford was transported via ground ambulance to a local hospital. The male driver of the Chevrolet was not transported. Reports include that both drivers wore seatbelts at the time of the collision.

BONNEVILLE COUNTY- TWO INJURED AFTER VEHICLE COLLISION

Published on: January 9, 2026 | by Racine Olson

Investigation is ongoing as Idaho State Police seek more information regarding a vehicle accident that occurred on Saturday, December 6^th. The collision involved two vehicles, and took place on US20, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

The first vehicle, a 2012 Toyota Tundra, was being driven by a 44-year-old woman from Idaho Falls. She was traveling eastbound on US 20. At approximately 8:41 a.m., as she reached mile 315, she lost control of her vehicle, before rolling through the median and into the westbound lanes. The Toyota struck another vehicle, a 2024 Toyota Rav4, driven by a 64-year-old woman from Rigby.

Following the accident, the drivers of both vehicles were urgently transported to a local hospital by ground ambulance. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision.

NAMPA IDAHO – FATALITY AFTER TWO-VEHICLE COLLISION

Published on: January 8, 2026 | by Racine Olson

Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday November 25^th. The accident took place in Nampa, on westbound Interstate 84, near milepost 39.

The first vehicle, a white 2013 Ford F450, was being driven westbound by a 21-year-old man from Nampa with an adult male passenger. At approximately 3:06 p.m., the Ford was struck in the rear by a second vehicle, a black 2007 GMC Sierra. The driver, a 31-year-old man from Meridian, was also traveling westbound carrying multiple juvenile passengers.

Following the collision, one of the juvenile passengers of the GMC tragically succumbed to their injuries. No report is given of the other passengers or the driver of the GMC. Both the driver and passenger of the Ford were uninjured. The cause of the collision is unknown.

DUIs, Craft Beer, Classic Cocktails, and BAC Calculators

Published on: January 8, 2026 | by Racine Olson

By Richard J. Blok, Idaho Criminal Defense Attorney

Craft Beer and Classic Cocktail drinkers often don’t talk about DUIs, but the truth is that the higher alcohol content of those beers and drinks actually make it more likely that the craft drinker will get a DUI than someone sipping a light beer. DUIs affect people across the socioeconomic spectrum. The charge itself, let alone a conviction, can lead to time in jail, issues at work, license suspensions and a number of collateral consequences. A conviction can lead to more jail time, probation, fines, interlock requirements, job loss, and more. If you have been charged with a crime in Idaho, the lawyers at Racine Olson, PLLP can walk you through every step and prepare you for the best defense possible.

DUI Basics

Help, I Was Below the Limit and Still Got Charged with a DUI!

Published on: January 8, 2026 | by Racine Olson

By Richard J. Blok, Idaho Criminal Defense Attorney

Getting pulled over by the police for any reason ruins your day. Getting pulled over for a DUI investigation is even worse. Sometimes, people pass a breathalyzer and still get arrested for DUI – It seems crazy, but it happens. If police suspect someone is high on drugs, or drowsy from prescription drugs they can get an order from a judge to have your blood drawn. Results from blood draws take weeks, in the meantime you’ll get arrested, spend a night in jail, and could be facing serious criminal charges. Even if you did nothing wrong, you could be facing a DUI charge. On top of that, an overly aggressive prosecutor could push the charge, and try to force you into a plea. It’s important to have someone in your corner to help you stand up against bogus charges. If you have been charged with a crime in Idaho, the lawyers at Racine Olson, PLLP can walk you through every step and prepare you for the best defense possible.

What a DUI Investigation Looks Like & What to Do

JUVENILE FATALITY IN CANYON COUNTY

Published on: January 5, 2026 | by Racine Olson

Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday November 25^th. The accident took place in Nampa, on westbound Interstate 84, near milepost 39.

The first vehicle, a white 2013 Ford F450, was being driven westbound by a 21-year-old man from Nampa with an adult male passenger. At approximately 3:06 p.m., the Ford was struck in the rear by a second vehicle, a black 2007 GMC Sierra. The driver, a 31-year-old man from Meridian, was also traveling westbound carrying multiple juvenile passengers.

Following the collision, one of the juvenile passengers of the GMC tragically succumbed to their injuries. No report is given of the other passengers or the driver of the GMC. Both the driver and passenger of the Ford were uninjured. The cause of the collision is unknown.

BICYCLIST HIT IN AMERICAN FALLS

Published on: December 1, 2025 | by Racine Olson

On November 21^st, a vehicle struck a bicycle in American Falls at approximately 8:20 p.m. The accident took place at the intersection of Hillcrest Ave and Pocatello Ave.

At the time of the accident, a 52-year-old woman from American Falls was riding her bicycle westbound across the intersection, when she was struck by a vehicle. The driver, a juvenile, was traveling south on Hillcrest Ave in a blue 2005 Lexus RX. The driver failed to yield to the bike in the intersection and struck the cyclist.

The cyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time, and following the collision she was transported to a hospital by ground ambulance. The juvenile driver sustained no injuries.

PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM COLLECTION – UPDATED

Published on: November 25, 2025 | by Racine Olson

By Stephen J. Muhonen, Creditor’s Rights / Collections Attorney, Racine Olson, PLLP

I was looking up something the other day on the internet when I came across my blog dated January 23, 2020. I took a minute to look at it and immediately noticed some of the exemptions have changed over the course of the last five years. The following is an updated itemization of property exempt from creditors whom are attempting to collect on judgments they have obtained against debtors.

Prior to commencing legal action against a debtor, one of the first things I discuss with new clients is whether the debtor has any assets that can be collected upon. In my opinion, an attorney taking on a new client in this circumstance, without initially exploring collection opportunities or options, is performing a great dis-service to the client. The client came to the attorney with the hope of being paid that for which they are entitled. If a lawsuit is filed and all that is obtained is a “toilet-paper” judgment (the judgment is worthless because there is nothing to be had), then what has the client gained? Now of course I realize and recognize that sometimes the collectability of a pursued judgment cannot always be readily discovered, but there should at least be some attempt to see if collection or recovery is even going to be a possibility.

HEAD ON COLLISION IN ELMORE COUNTY RESULTS IN FATALITY

Published on: November 10, 2025 | by Racine Olson

Idaho State Police are continuing an investigation of a vehicle collision that took place over the weekend, on Saturday November 8^th. The initial investigation has determined that two vehicles, a white Ram Dually pickup hauling a travel trailer, and a tan 1995 Chevrolet Silverado, collided head on near milepost 110, on I 84.

At approximately 2:12 p.m., the 55-year-old male driver of the Ram was traveling eastbound when for unknown reasons, he veered over the center line and into the westbound lane. He collided head on with the driver of the second vehicle, a 29-year-old man from Garden City, Idaho. Following the collision, both vehicles became fully engulfed.

Tragically, the 29-year-old man succumbed to his injuries before emergency personnel arrived at the scene. The 55-year-old man, from Canton, Texas, sustained severe injuries and was transported via air ambulance to a large hospital to receive treatment.