A 24-year-old man from Montpelier died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, after his vehicle rolled over on US-30 east of Lava Hot Springs, according to Idaho State Police. The crash, which occurred at approximately 6:57 PM, involved a 2006 Toyota Sienna that left the roadway and overturned.
Details of the Crash
The incident occurred near milepost 375 on US-30, according to reports from Idaho State Police. Investigators determined that the 2006 Toyota Sienna was traveling westbound when it left the roadway. The driver subsequently overcorrected, causing the vehicle to overturn.
Lack of Restraints
Idaho State Police confirmed that neither occupant of the vehicle was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. The driver, identified in an update from the agency as a 24-year-old male from Montpelier, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash.
Occupant Information
The vehicle was also carrying a 27-year-old male passenger, also from Montpelier. While the driver died at the scene, the passenger was not transported by medical personnel following the collision, Idaho State Police stated.
Emergency Response
The crash caused significant disruption to local traffic, as the roadway was blocked for approximately five hours and 50 minutes. During the investigation and recovery process, Idaho State Police received assistance from several agencies, including the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office.
Agency Coordination
The response to the fatality involved multiple local entities to manage the scene and the aftermath. In addition to the sheriff's offices, the Bannock County Coroner and the Bannock County Ambulance District provided assistance to Idaho State Police during the investigation.
Ongoing Investigation
Idaho State Police continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the single-vehicle fatality crash.
