Man Dies in Lewiston Car Crash

Authorities investigating single-vehicle accident that killed 49-year-old driver.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:15pm

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A 49-year-old man died after his vehicle left the road and struck a tree in Lewiston, Idaho late Thursday night. Emergency responders transported the man to a local hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.

Why it matters

Traffic fatalities are a serious public safety concern, and this incident highlights the need for continued efforts to improve road safety and investigate the causes of such accidents.

The details

According to a press release from the Lewiston Police Department, officers responded to the 2900 block of Juniper Drive just after 11:30 pm on Thursday for a report of a single-vehicle crash. They found a Saturn Vue that had been traveling southbound had left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, identified as 49-year-old Jack Caldwell, was transported to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center but died from his injuries. The LPD's Major Collision Investigation Team is conducting an ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.

  • The accident occurred just after 11:30 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Lewiston Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal car crash.

Jack Caldwell

The 49-year-old driver who died in the single-vehicle accident.

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What’s next

The Lewiston Police Department's Major Collision Investigation Team will continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of road safety and the need for continued efforts to prevent such fatal accidents in the future.