EMMETT, Idaho (CBS2) — A late-night crash on June 13, 2026, left one man seriously injured in a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Johns Avenue and Cherry Lane.
According to Idaho State Police, the incident occurred at 10:58 p.m. A 22-year-old man from Vale, Oregon, was driving a blue 2022 Can-Am Defender Max southbound in the northbound lanes of South Johns Avenue when it collided with a red 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, operated by a teen traveling northbound.
Authorities reported that the driver of the Can-Am was ejected during the crash. A maroon 2004 Toyota Scion XA, driven by an 18-year-old woman from Emmett, struck the driver of the Can-Am shortly after.
The Can-Am driver was transported via air ambulance to a local hospital. It remains unclear whether he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, while both the Dodge and Toyota drivers were confirmed to be wearing theirs.
Emergency response was provided by the Idaho State Police, Gem County Sheriff's Office, Emmett Police Department, Gem County Fire Department, and Gem County EMS.
The crash is under investigation.