Coroner identifies Rigby man who died after crash with wrong-way driver
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IDAHO FALLS — A 39-year-old man who died after a wrong-way driver crashed into him on the interstate on Thursday morning has been identified.
The Bonneville County Coroner, Shante Sanchez, identified the man as Mark Aaron Henry of Rigby.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time,” says Sanchez. “We ask that the public and media respect the family’s privacy as they grieve their loss.”
According to a news release from the Idaho State Police, troopers responded to a fatal crash around 4:05 a.m. on Interstate 15 near mile marker 118 in Idaho Falls.
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A 2026 Chevy Traverse, driven by a 65-year-old man from Rigby who has not been identified, was reportedly driving the wrong way on the interstate, heading north in the southbound lanes.
A 2014 Chrysler Town & Country minivan, driven by Aaron, was driving south in the southbound lanes.
The Traverse then collided head-on with the minivan. Aaron succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash. Both drivers were wearing a seat belt.
The southbound lanes were blocked for approximately five hours.
Idaho State Police was assisted by Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Bonneville County Fire District, Idaho Falls Fire Department, Idaho Falls Police Department, and Idaho Transportation Department.
It’s unclear whether the wrong-way driver was charged in connection with the incident.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article incorrectly named the deceased driver based on details provided by the Bonneville County Coroner’s Office. It has now been updated with the correct information.
