Overview

• A head-on collision occurred on May 1 on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry’s Lake in eastern Idaho, a major route to Yellowstone National Park.
• Seven people were killed, including six van passengers and the driver of the pickup truck involved in the crash.
• Among the victims were an Italian tourist and five Chinese nationals, with eight additional Chinese citizens reportedly injured.
• The Italian consulate in San Francisco is in contact with the family of the Italian victim, while Chinese officials monitor casualty reports.
• Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, which highlights safety concerns on heavily trafficked roads leading to popular tourist destinations.