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Truck's Lane Departure Confirmed as Cause of Fatal Yellowstone Tour Van Crash

Idaho State Police and NTSB are investigating why the pickup veered into oncoming traffic, killing seven and injuring eight near Yellowstone National Park.

Rescue workers arrive to the scene after a deadly collision between a pickup truck and tour van near Henry’s Lake State Park in eastern Idaho on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Roger Merrill via AP)
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Overview

  • Idaho State Police confirmed the Dodge Ram pickup crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 20, causing the deadly collision with a Mercedes tour van.
  • Seven people, including the pickup driver and six occupants of the tour van, were killed, while eight others in the van sustained injuries.
  • The tour van carried twelve Chinese tourists, one Italian tourist, and a driver; five Chinese tourists and the Italian tourist were among the deceased.
  • Both vehicles caught fire after the crash, complicating victim identification efforts, which required DNA testing.
  • Crash reconstruction by Idaho State Police and an independent NTSB investigation are ongoing to determine contributing factors to the pickup truck's lane departure.