Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Semi on I-90 in North Idaho

Idaho State Police investigating fatal crash near Mullan early Thursday morning

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:14pm

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A fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a semi-truck occurred on Interstate 90 near Mullan, Idaho in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to Idaho State Police, the crash took place around 1:52 a.m. when a 30-year-old man from Washington state, driving a red semi-truck eastbound, struck a female pedestrian who was in the roadway. The pedestrian died at the scene, and the eastbound lanes of I-90 were closed for several hours as authorities investigated the incident.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when walking on major highways, and the importance of driver awareness and caution, especially during late night/early morning hours when visibility may be reduced. The closure of I-90 also caused significant traffic disruptions in the area.

The details

According to Idaho State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 1:52 a.m. on April 10, 2026, in the eastbound lanes of I-90 near milepost 64. A 30-year-old man from Mountlake Terrace, Washington, was driving a red semi-truck eastbound when he struck a female pedestrian who was in the roadway. The pedestrian died at the scene, though her identity has not been released.

  • The crash occurred at approximately 1:52 a.m. on April 10, 2026.
  • Following the crash, eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 were closed for about three and a half hours.

The players

Idaho State Police

The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash.

30-year-old man from Mountlake Terrace, Washington

The driver of the red semi-truck involved in the crash.

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What’s next

The Idaho State Police is continuing its investigation and is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information to contact Corporal Daniel Taylor at 208-209-8620.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of driver vigilance, especially on major highways during late night/early morning hours when pedestrian activity may be less expected. The closure of I-90 also underscores the significant disruptions that can occur following a serious crash.