Three motorcyclists dead, pickup truck driver arrested following horrific crash in north central Idaho

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Kooskia, Idaho
U.S. Highway 12
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Kooskia Idaho in Kooskia, Idaho: A head‐on collision on U.S. Highway 12 near Kooskia killed three motorcyclists and injured a pickup truck driver. The 60‐year‐old Colorado woman was arrested for vehicular manslaughter after crossing the centerline in a no‐passing zone. All victims died at the scene, and the highway remained closed for about six and a half hours while responders worked.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Cyclist Cyclist Fatal
Unnamed pickup driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Three motorcyclists dead, pickup truck driver arrested following horrific crash in north central Idaho | Local | idahostatejournal.com

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