Overview

• The collision occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on May 1 near Henry’s Lake State Park, about 16 miles west of Yellowstone National Park.
• Seven people died in the crash, including the driver of the Dodge Ram pickup and six passengers from the Mercedes tour van carrying 14 people.
• Both vehicles caught fire after the collision, prompting an emergency response that included an air ambulance.
• U.S. Highway 20 remains closed as Idaho State Police continue their investigation into the cause of the crash.
• The Fremont County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the identities of the victims, pending family notification.