A 65-year-old semi-truck driver from Newton, Utah, was involved in a collision that killed a motorcyclist Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Preston, Idaho, according to a statement from the Idaho State Police. The accident occurred during the afternoon on State Street, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old male.
Details of the Collision
The collision took place at 12:47 p.m. on Preston's State Street, near 3600 South, the Idaho State Police reported. The driver from Cache County was operating a 2016 Kenworth pulling double trailers and was traveling southbound on the roadway at the time of the incident.
Circumstances of the Crash
According to the Idaho State Police, the semi-truck moved into the northbound lane to execute a wide right turn. A 21-year-old male from Preston, Idaho, was riding a 2006 Kawasaki VN900 motorcycle southbound behind the semi and attempted to pass the truck on the right side. The two vehicles collided while the semi was attempting to complete the turn.
Casualties and Safety Factors
Following the collision, the motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Idaho State Police noted that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. The statement also indicated that the truck driver was not wearing a seat belt, though no injuries to the driver were reported.
Ongoing Investigation
The roadway in the area of the crash was blocked for nearly three hours. As of the report from Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, the crash remains under investigation by authorities.
Incident Location
The incident involved a semi-truck from Newton, Utah, and a local resident of Preston, Idaho. The collision occurred near the 3600 South intersection on State Street.
Vehicle Information
The motorcyclist's vehicle was identified as a 2006 Kawasaki VN900. The truck involved was a 2016 Kenworth configured with double trailers.
