Winter conditions contribute to 7 vehicle crash on ID-31
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The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
VICTOR — Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Saturday, Jan. 3 on Idaho Highway 31 in Teton County.
The incident happened at 11 a.m. at mile marker 15.5.
A Nissan Titan was traveling south on ID-31. The driver, a 31-year-old man from Peru, driving too fast for the winter conditions, attempted to pass another vehicle.
A chain reaction crash occurred involving six other vehicles:
- A Ford Bronco, driven by a 25-year-old woman from Victor
- A GMC Acadia, driven by a 39-year-old man from Quincy, Washington
- A Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 51-year-old man from Driggs
- A Dodge Ram, driven by a 50-year-old woman from Wilson, Wyoming
- A Ford F150, driven by a 28-year-old man from Idaho Falls
- A Toyota van, driven by a 34-year-old man from Syracuse, Utah
All drivers were wearing their seatbelts and were not transported.
Traffic on ID-31 was blocked in both directions for approximately two and a half hours, allowing emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.