Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate a two-vehicle collision that occurred in Blackfoot, Idaho, on August 8th. The crash took place at approximately 5:00 a.m., at mile 89 on Interstate 15.
The first vehicle, a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country van, was traveling southbound. The driver, an 80-year-old man from Brocket, Alberta, Canada, also had with him an 81-year-old female passenger. As they traveled, they were struck in the rear by the second vehicle, a 2015 Buick Verano, driven by a 21-year-old man form Idaho Falls.
Following the collision, both the driver and passenger of the Chrysler were transported to a local hospital after sustaining severe injuries. The 81-year-old female passenger latter succumbed to her injuries.