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Deadly Yellowstone Crash: Pickup Confirmed to Have Crossed Center Line

Idaho State Police confirm truck veered into oncoming traffic, killing seven and injuring eight, as NTSB continues investigation into cause.

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Overview

  • A Dodge Ram pickup crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 20, colliding with a tour van near Yellowstone National Park, authorities confirmed on May 7.
  • The crash killed seven people, including five Chinese tourists, one Italian tourist, and the pickup driver, Isaih Moreno of Texas.
  • Eight other passengers in the van were injured, and both vehicles caught fire after the collision, complicating victim identification efforts.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an independent investigation alongside Idaho State Police to determine why the truck veered into oncoming traffic.
  • The incident highlights safety concerns on heavily trafficked tourist routes, with U.S. Highway 20 serving as a key corridor to Yellowstone National Park.