New Plymouth, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Aug. 25, 2026, in New Plymouth.
The incident transpired around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of US30 and Southeast Second Avenue, where a 2020 Toyota Tacoma and a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 motorcycle collided.
According to authorities, the Tacoma, driven by a 25-year-old woman, was turning onto Southeast Second Avenue when the motorcycle, ridden by a 33-year-old man, attempted to avoid the pickup, crossing into oncoming traffic and striking the Tacoma.
The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and was transported to a local hospital by air ambulance, where he succumbed to his injuries on Aug. 30.
There were no injuries reported for the Tacoma’s occupants, who were properly secured in their seats. The driver was wearing a seat belt and the juvenile passenger was in a car seat, ISP confirmed.
Emergency responders closed US30 in both directions for approximately one hour while they assisted at the scene and cleared debris, police stated. The investigation is ongoing.