Fatal Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-84 Near Wendell Leaves One Dead
Incident record
August 20, 2026
I-84
Wendell, Gooding County, ID
Idaho
2
Injuries reported
Reported
Idaho State Police
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A fatal two-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near Wendell in Gooding County has left at least one person dead, according to KMVT/KSVT.
Details surrounding how the collision occurred have not been released. The exact number of people injured, along with further specifics about the vehicles involved, remain unconfirmed at this time.
The Idaho State Police is investigating the crash, KMVT/KSVT reported. No additional information about the individuals involved, including their identities, has been made public.
Authorities have not indicated whether the interstate experienced any closures or traffic delays as a result of the crash. It also remains unclear what led to the collision or whether any citations have been issued in connection with it.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the incident.
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