Tragedy on U.S. 95: Idaho Police Urgently Seek Public Assistance After Fatal Crash

There’s a heavy cloud hanging over the community of Grangeville, Idaho, after a devastating two-vehicle crash this past Sunday. Authorities are making a heartfelt appeal, truly hoping someone out there saw something, anything, that could shed more light on the tragic incident that ultimately claimed a life.

It happened on U.S. Highway 95, specifically near milepost 153, just south of Grangeville. The time was approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 31st – a time when many might have been out and about, perhaps returning home or enjoying the end of the weekend. That’s precisely why the Idaho State Police (ISP) are so keen on hearing from potential witnesses.

According to the initial reports from ISP, the collision involved two pickup trucks. One was a 2017 Ram pickup, driven by a 60-year-old man who calls Grangeville home. The other vehicle was a 2004 Chevrolet pickup, operated by a 57-year-old man from Lewiston. Heartbreakingly, the driver of the Chevrolet pickup was pronounced dead at the scene – a sudden, unimaginable loss for his loved ones. The driver of the Ram, meanwhile, was transported to a local hospital for medical attention, though details on his condition haven't been widely disclosed.

Now, this is where the public's help becomes absolutely crucial. Investigators are diligently working to piece together exactly what transpired. They're specifically looking to speak with anyone who might have witnessed the crash itself, or even the events leading up to it. Interestingly, a witness at the scene mentioned seeing a silver sedan and a dark-colored SUV in the vicinity around the time of the accident. Were you in one of those vehicles? Did you see them? Your perspective could be invaluable.

If you were anywhere near U.S. 95 south of Grangeville around 4:30 p.m. last Sunday, and you believe you have any information, no matter how small or insignificant it might seem, please, please reach out. You can contact ISP dispatch at 208-843-7000. Alternatively, you can speak directly with Trooper A. Darr or Trooper C. Rausch. Every bit of information helps these dedicated officers bring clarity and understanding to a truly heartbreaking situation for all involved.