Three die in U.S. 12 crash east of Kooskia

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Kooskia, Idaho
U.S. Highway 12, about 37 miles east of Kooskia
Incident type
Crash, Motorcycle

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Kooskia Idaho in Kooskia, Idaho: Three motorcyclists were killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 12 about 37 miles east of Kooskia on Tuesday at approximately 4 p.m. The driver of a Ford pickup allegedly attempted to pass another vehicle in a marked no-passing zone, crossed the double yellow centerline, and collided with three eastbound motorcycles. All three motorcyclists sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The 60-year-old female driver from Colorado Springs, Colo., was taken to a local hospital, then arrested and booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Fatal
Driver of the Ford pickup At-fault party

Original reporting

Three die in U.S. 12 crash east of Kooskia

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