Idaho police identify seven killed in fiery tour van crash
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho () — Over two weeks ago, a crash involving a tour van and a pickup truck left near Henry's Lake in Idaho.
Today, Idaho State Police (ISP) released the identities of the seven who were killed. They collaborated with the Fremont County Coroner's Office, Ada County Coroner's Office, and ISP's Forensic Services.
Ivana Wen, age 28, of Milan, Italy
Jian Shi, age 56, of Shanghai, China
Li Nie, age 64, of Arcadia, California, USA
Aifeng Wan, age 53, of Arcadia, California, USA
Xiaoming Jiang, age 66, of Guilin, Guangxi Province, China
Yu Zhang, age 30, of Eastvale, California, USA
Isaih Moreno, age 25, of Humble, Texas, USA
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Yu Zhang has been identified as the driver of the tour van, and Isaih Moreno has been identified as the driver of the pickup truck.
'This tragic incident required thorough coordination and careful attention to detail,' Fremont County Coroner Brenda Dye is quoted in a release from ISP. 'I'm grateful to the Ada County Coroner's Office and Idaho State Police Forensic Services for their professionalism and support. Their collaboration was essential to ensuring accurate identification and proper documentation for the families of those lost.'
ISP says that they expect this to be their final update on the crash. Investigators that the crash occurred when the pickup truck — a Dodge Ram — crossed the center line and collided with the Mercedes van. The reason why the truck crossed the line is still being investigated by police.
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The police expressed gratitude to investigators who worked on the case, first responders at the scene, and passersby who offered assistance at the scene of the crash.
'Given the dynamic nature of the crash, the number of casualties, and the involvement of foreign nationals, this has been a highly complex investigation. We appreciate the public's patience and understanding as we've worked to confirm facts and provide verified information,' Idaho Police Captain Chris Weadick said in the release.
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