Idaho State Police investigate fatal ATV crash near Pine, Idaho
A 47-year-old man from Gooding was killed late Friday night in a single-vehicle crash involving an ATV/UTV near Pine, Idaho, according to Idaho State Police. Troopers said the crash happened Friday, July 3, at 10:19 p.m. at the intersection of Lester Creek Road and Bombs Away Lane. A 2026 Kawasaki ATV/UTV was traveling northbound on Lester Creek Road with three occupants — the 47-year-old driver, a 33-year-old man and a 48-year-old man, all from Gooding. As the vehicle navigated a curve, it went off the right shoulder and struck a tree, police said. The Kawasaki then came to a stop in the middle of the road, blocking the entire intersection of Lester Creek Road and Bombs Away Lane. The driver died at the scene. The two passengers were flown by air ambulance to the hospital. Idaho State Police said the driver and both passengers were wearing the provided safety harnesses. The intersection was blocked for about four hours. Idaho State Police was assisted by Elmore County deputies, Mountain Home EMS, Mountain Home Rescue, Pine EMS, and Pine Rescue. The crash remains under investigation.
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