UPDATED AT 6:13 P.M.: Three motorcyclists die in U.S. 12 cra...

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

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Kooskia Idaho in Kooskia, Idaho: Three motorcyclists were killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 12 east of Kooskia, Idaho, at about 4 p.m. on Wednesday. A Ford pickup driven by a 60-year-old woman from Colorado Springs, Colo., allegedly attempted to pass another vehicle in a marked no-passing zone, crossed the double yellow centerline, and collided with three eastbound motorcycles. The three motorcyclists sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The pickup driver was transported to a local hospital, then arrested and booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter. Idaho State Police are investigating the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Ford pickup driver At-fault party

Original reporting

UPDATED AT 6:13 P.M.: Three motorcyclists die in U.S. 12 cra...

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