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Deadly Collision Near Yellowstone Kills Seven, Including Italian and Chinese Tourists

Authorities continue investigating the cause of the crash on U.S. Highway 20, which also left eight injured and drew international consular involvement.

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Overview

  • A head-on collision between a Mercedes minivan carrying 14 tourists and a Dodge Ram pick-up near Henry's Lake, Idaho, resulted in seven fatalities and eight injuries.
  • The deceased include an Italian woman originally from Milan, five Chinese nationals, and the pick-up driver, 25-year-old Isaiah Moreno from Texas.
  • Both vehicles caught fire after the crash, complicating victim identification, which is being completed through DNA testing.
  • The Italian consulate in San Francisco and Chinese authorities are assisting with repatriation and family notifications for the victims.
  • The crash site, U.S. Highway 20, is a heavily trafficked two-lane route to Yellowstone National Park, known for its challenging road conditions and history of severe accidents.