Idaho Trooper Stops Car Driving Wrong Way on Highway

Video shows officer intercepting vehicle traveling against traffic on I-84 in Meridian

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Idaho State Police shared a video on social media showing one of their troopers stopping a vehicle that was driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 in Meridian, Idaho. The incident occurred on February 9th and resulted in the driver being arrested for reckless driving. This was the second wrong-way driving incident reported by ISP in the Boise area in the past week.

Why it matters

Wrong-way driving incidents are extremely dangerous and can lead to head-on collisions and fatal accidents. The quick action by the ISP trooper likely prevented a serious accident from occurring on the busy interstate highway. The video also serves as a reminder for drivers to be vigilant and report any wrong-way drivers they encounter to authorities immediately.

The details

The video shows the ISP trooper driving down I-84 when he spots the vehicle traveling in the opposite direction on the other side of the concrete median. The trooper is able to find an opening in the barrier and turn around to face the wrong-way driver head-on, causing the vehicle to stop without incident. The driver was then arrested for reckless driving.

  • The incident occurred on February 9, 2026.
  • This was the second wrong-way driving incident reported by ISP in the Boise area in the past week.

The players

Idaho State Police (ISP)

The state law enforcement agency responsible for patrolling Idaho's highways and interstates.

Unnamed driver

The individual arrested for reckless driving after being stopped by the ISP trooper for traveling the wrong way on I-84.

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What’s next

The driver's case will proceed through the criminal justice system, with the judge determining any charges or penalties.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the serious dangers of wrong-way driving and the importance of quick action by law enforcement to intervene and prevent potential tragedies. Drivers should remain vigilant and report any observed wrong-way drivers to authorities immediately.