The crash, some 217 miles away from the eastern entrance of Yellowstone National Park, killed seven people in total. The incident, which involved a fiery collision between a tour van and a pickup truck, occurred just before 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. Idaho State Police released the details of this horrible occurrence on Friday, May 2.
The crash site is roughly 16 miles from the entrance to the national park. This disastrous occurrence has shocked both the local community and all who have ventured to the world-renowned natural formation. Eyewitness accounts paint a picture of a chaotic, devastating scene with fire consuming both vehicles and no time for anyone to react before tragedy struck.
Upon realizing, first responders were called as they arrived on scene to extinguish and treat for emergency. Instead, seven lives were needlessly lost, even with their untiring commitment. Now, federal and local authorities are working diligently to identify the victims and notify their next of kin.
The Idaho State Police have opened a criminal investigation into the cause of the crash. Though little is known yet, they seem to be collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to find out how such a horrifying accident could happen. Through this investigation, we seek to bring transparency to the events that led to this tragic loss of life.
While the community continues to mourn the victims, officials stress the need for safer roads. This unintended outcome made the news. This incident exacerbates the growing risk of highway driving into a perfect storm. It’s doubly dangerous on roads in places where many visitors come.
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