HOLLISTER, Idaho — A head-on collision on Highway 93 near Hollister resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries early Monday morning, according to Idaho State Police.
The crash occurred at approximately 6:23 a.m. at milepost 21, north of Rogerson. All lanes were closed for about four hours due to the incident, authorities reported.
A 2010 Ford Escape, driven by a 50-year-old male from Twin Falls, was traveling northbound when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with a southbound 2007 Honda Accord. The Accord was operated by a 22-year-old male from Pocatello, accompanied by a 38-year-old male passenger from American Falls.
The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene. The Ford’s driver and a passenger were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, though their identities have not been disclosed. All individuals involved were wearing seatbelts, authorities confirmed.
Emergency response included assistance from Air St. Luke’s, Magic Valley Paramedics, the Twin Falls Sheriff’s Office, the Twin Falls Coroner’s Office, the Idaho Transportation Department, and the Salmon Tract Fire Department.
Idaho State Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the crash.