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Caldwell Today
By the People, for the People
Woman killed in wrong-way crash on I-84 in Caldwell
The crash occurred early Saturday morning on westbound I-84 near Exit 27.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:05pm
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A 47-year-old woman from Caldwell was killed in a head-on collision after driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 in Caldwell, Idaho. The other driver, a 21-year-old woman, was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Why it matters
Wrong-way crashes on highways are a serious public safety issue, often resulting in devastating consequences. This incident raises questions about how to prevent such accidents and improve highway safety in the Caldwell area.
The details
According to Idaho State Police, the crash occurred around 1:05 a.m. on westbound I-84 near Exit 27. A 2006 Mazda 6 driven by the 47-year-old Caldwell woman was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when it collided head-on with a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 21-year-old Caldwell woman. The driver of the Mazda was pronounced dead at the scene, while the Jeep driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. The westbound lanes of I-84 were closed for approximately three hours as authorities investigated the cause of the wrong-way driving.
- The crash occurred around 1:05 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The players
Idaho State Police
The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal wrong-way crash on I-84 in Caldwell.
47-year-old Caldwell woman
The driver of the 2006 Mazda 6 who was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-84 and was killed in the head-on collision.
21-year-old Caldwell woman
The driver of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee who was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after the crash.
What’s next
Idaho State Police are investigating to determine why the 47-year-old woman was driving the wrong way on the freeway.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the need for increased safety measures and public awareness campaigns to prevent wrong-way driving and reduce the risk of deadly crashes on highways in the Caldwell area.
