Two-vehicle crash in Caldwell on Friday results in 81-year-old’s death
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CALDWELL — A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred in Caldwell on Friday afternoon, according to Idaho State Police.
The crash occurred at 2:54 p.m. at the intersection of Purple Sage Road and Hop Road, according to a news release, and required a three-hour road closure.
“A 2011 GMC Canyon driven by 81-year-old male from Caldwell was traveling southbound on Hop (Road) and failed to yield at the stop sign,” according to the release. “A 2024 RAM 3500 with a 2002 Generic Trailer driven by a 32-year-old female from Parma was traveling westbound on Purple Sage (Road). The two vehicles collided in the middle of the intersection.”
The 81-year-old died at the scene.
Idaho State Police was assisted by Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, Canyon County Paramedics and Canyon County Fire, according to the release.