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Wrong-Way Driver Flees Crash, Causes Fatal I-84 Collision in Canyon County
Idaho State Police say one passenger was killed and others injured in the multi-vehicle crash.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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A 37-year-old man from Nampa, Idaho, reportedly fled the scene of a crash on Interstate 84 in Canyon County and then began driving the wrong way on the eastbound lanes. The wrong-way driver side-swiped one vehicle and then collided head-on with another, resulting in the death of a 20-year-old female passenger. Several others were transported to local hospitals with injuries.
Why it matters
Wrong-way driving incidents on highways are extremely dangerous and often lead to devastating crashes. This case highlights the need for improved safety measures, driver education, and enforcement to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
The details
According to Idaho State Police, the incident began when the 37-year-old Nampa man in a Ford F-350 pickup fled the scene of an earlier crash. He then proceeded to drive against traffic on the eastbound lanes of I-84, sideswiping a Freightliner Cascadia before colliding head-on with a Hyundai Elantra. The 20-year-old female passenger in the Hyundai was killed, while the driver and other passengers from both vehicles were transported to local hospitals with injuries.
- The crash occurred on Friday, February 6, 2026, at around 7:54 p.m. on eastbound I-84 near milepost 32.
- All eastbound lanes of I-84 were blocked for about four hours while crews responded and cleared the scene.
The players
37-year-old man from Nampa
The driver of the Ford F-350 pickup who fled the scene of an earlier crash and then drove the wrong way on I-84, causing the fatal collision.
20-year-old female passenger
The passenger in the Hyundai Elantra who was killed in the head-on collision.
Idaho State Police (ISP)
The law enforcement agency investigating the crash and issuing the press release about the incident.
What they’re saying
“ISP says the crash happened Friday, February 6, 2026, at about 7:54 p.m. on eastbound I-84 near milepost 32.”
— Idaho State Police (983thesnake.com)
What’s next
The crash remains under investigation by Idaho State Police, who were assisted by several other local law enforcement and emergency response agencies.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices and the need for stronger measures to prevent wrong-way driving on highways, which can have devastating consequences for innocent victims.
