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Middleton Today
By the People, for the People
Deadly Wrong-Way Crash on Idaho Highway Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Injured
The accident involved four vehicles, including one from an initial hit-and-run incident.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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A deadly accident occurred on Interstate 84 in Southern Idaho on Friday evening when a driver fled the scene of a crash and then drove the wrong way on the highway, colliding head-on with another vehicle. The crash resulted in one fatality and four others being transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Why it matters
Hit-and-run incidents and wrong-way driving on highways are extremely dangerous and pose a serious threat to public safety. This tragic accident highlights the need for improved driver education, enforcement of traffic laws, and potential infrastructure changes to prevent such incidents in the future.
The details
According to the Idaho State Police, the accident occurred around 8 PM on Interstate 84 between Caldwell and Nampa. A 37-year-old male driver from Nampa, Idaho, was initially involved in a sideswipe collision while driving a Ford F350 westbound in the eastbound lanes. The driver then continued driving the wrong way, colliding head-on with a Hyundai Elantra. The passenger in the Hyundai, a 20-year-old female from Homedale, Idaho, was killed in the crash. The Hyundai driver, a 23-year-old male from Ontario, Oregon, and the occupants of a Honda HRV, a 23-year-old female driver from Nampa and her 20-year-old female passenger from Ontario, were all transported to local hospitals for treatment.
- The accident occurred on Friday, February 10, 2026 around 8:00 PM.
The players
Idaho State Police
The law enforcement agency that responded to and is investigating the accident.
37-year-old male from Nampa, Idaho
The driver of the Ford F350 who initially sideswipped another vehicle and then drove the wrong way, causing the deadly crash.
23-year-old male from Ontario, Oregon
The driver of the Hyundai Elantra that was involved in the head-on collision.
20-year-old female from Homedale, Idaho
The passenger in the Hyundai Elantra who was killed in the crash.
23-year-old female from Nampa, Idaho
The driver of the Honda HRV that was also involved in the accident.
What’s next
The Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate the accident and will work to determine the exact cause and any potential charges against the driver of the Ford F350.
The takeaway
This tragic accident underscores the importance of responsible driving, obeying traffic laws, and the devastating consequences that can result from reckless behavior on the roads. It serves as a sobering reminder of the need for improved driver education, enforcement, and potential infrastructure changes to prevent such incidents in the future and keep all motorists safe.
