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Epoch Times
05-05-2025
- Epoch Times
Driver of Ctour Holiday Van Involved in Idaho Crash Was Licensed in California
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont.—Idaho State Police said Saturday that the driver of the tour van involved in a deadly collision with a pickup truck was licensed in California and the company that organized the trip was Ctour Holiday LLC, a large tour operator that provides international travel services. The pickup truck driver and six people in the Mercedes van were killed in the crash, which occurred Thursday evening on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park in eastern Idaho as the tour group was headed to Yellowstone National Park. Police identified the pickup driver as 25-year-old Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas. They have not said whether the driver of the van was among the dead. Ctour Holiday did not immediately respond Saturday to messages seeking comment. The van passengers included 12 people of Chinese nationality and one Italian. Police said they were working closely with Ctour Holiday and in contact with the two countries' consulates. The Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco said via email that five Chinese citizens were killed and eight were injured. Related Stories 5/2/2025 5/2/2025 The crash remains under investigation, and police said the bodies would be taken to the Ada County Coroner's Office for autopsies and formal confirmation of their identities. Three people were seriously injured: Two were flown to an Idaho Falls hospital and one to a hospital in Bozeman, Montana, according to police. Information on their conditions was not released, and the hospitals did not immediately respond to messages seeking updates. Others were taken to local hospitals with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. 'Due to privacy considerations, no information regarding the medical status of the injured will be released,' police said in a statement.
Hamilton Spectator
03-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Driver of Ctour Holiday van involved in Idaho crash was licensed in California
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (AP) — Idaho State Police said Saturday that the driver of the tour van involved in a deadly collision with a pickup truck was licensed in California and the company that organized the trip was Ctour Holiday LLC, a large tour operator that provides international travel services. The pickup truck driver and six people in the Mercedes van were killed in the crash, which occurred Thursday evening on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park in eastern Idaho as the tour group was headed to Yellowstone National Park. Police identified the pickup driver as 25-year-old Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas. They have not said whether the driver of the van was among the dead. Ctour Holiday did not immediately respond Saturday to messages seeking comment. The van passengers included 12 people of Chinese nationality and one Italian. Police said they were working closely with Ctour Holiday and in contact with the two countries' consulates. The Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco said via email that five Chinese citizens were killed and eight were injured. The consulate 'immediately activated its emergency mechanism to provide consular protection and assistance to the injured and the families of the victims,' it added. The crash remains under investigation, and police said the bodies would be taken to the Ada County Coroner's Office for autopsies and formal confirmation of their identities. Three people were seriously injured: Two were flown to an Idaho Falls hospital and one to a hospital in Bozeman, Montana, according to police. Information on their conditions was not released, and the hospitals did not immediately respond to messages seeking updates. Others were taken to local hospitals with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. 'Due to privacy considerations, no information regarding the medical status of the injured will be released,' police said in a statement.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Idaho police release new details about crash that killed 7 near Yellowstone
Troopers say they're still working with international authorities to notify next of kin following a crash between a pickup truck and a passenger van carrying tourists Thursday evening that left seven people dead in southeast Idaho. The Mercedes van was registered to Ctour Holiday LLC, a global travel company with a U.S. base in California. The driver of the van was also licensed in California, while the van was carrying 12 people visiting from China and one person from Italy, Idaho State Police said on Saturday. The van was headed to Yellowstone National Park on a trip organized by the company. 'Due to the international nature of those involved, the process is complex and will take additional time,' the agency wrote in an update. 'As part of the investigation, the deceased will be transported to the Ada County Coroner's Office for autopsy and formal confirmation of identity. This step is essential to ensure accurate identification and documentation.' Emergency crews responded to a report of a crash on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake in Fremont County, Idaho, shortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday. Authorities say a 2021 black Chevrolet Silverado pickup, driven by 25-year-old Isaiah Moreno of Humble, Texas, collided with the passenger van, which then caught on fire. Moreno and six people inside the van were killed. Bystanders reportedly helped first responders pull injured people out of the burning van. Eight other people inside the van were injured, including three who were airlifted to hospitals in Idaho and Montana. Their conditions have not been released. It's still unclear what caused the crash, which remains under investigation. Idaho troopers added Saturday that they will continue to 'work closely' with Chinese and Italian consulates as the investigation continues, as well as Ctour Holiday.
Associated Press
03-05-2025
- Associated Press
Driver of Ctour Holiday van involved in Idaho crash was licensed in California
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (AP) — Idaho State Police said Saturday that the driver of the tour van involved in a deadly collision with a pickup truck was licensed in California and the company that organized the trip was Ctour Holiday LLC, a large tour operator that provides international travel services. The pickup truck driver and six people in the Mercedes van were killed in the crash, which occurred Thursday evening on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park in eastern Idaho as the tour group was headed to Yellowstone National Park. Police identified the pickup driver as 25-year-old Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas. They have not said whether the driver of the van was among the dead. Ctour Holiday did not immediately respond Saturday to messages seeking comment. The van passengers included 12 people of Chinese nationality and one Italian. Police said they were working closely with Ctour Holiday and in contact with the two countries' consulates. The Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco said via email that five Chinese citizens were killed and eight were injured. The consulate 'immediately activated its emergency mechanism to provide consular protection and assistance to the injured and the families of the victims,' it added. The crash remains under investigation, and police said the bodies would be taken to the Ada County Coroner's Office for autopsies and formal confirmation of their identities. Three people were seriously injured: Two were flown to an Idaho Falls hospital and one to a hospital in Bozeman, Montana, according to police. Information on their conditions was not released, and the hospitals did not immediately respond to messages seeking updates. Others were taken to local hospitals with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. 'Due to privacy considerations, no information regarding the medical status of the injured will be released,' police said in a statement.
The Independent
03-05-2025
- The Independent
Driver of Ctour Holiday van involved in Idaho crash was licensed in California
Idaho State Police said Saturday that the driver of the tour van involved in a deadly collision with a pickup truck was licensed in California and the company that organized the trip was Ctour Holiday LLC, a large tour operator that provides international travel services. The pickup truck driver and six people in the Mercedes van were killed in the crash, which occurred Thursday evening on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park in eastern Idaho as the tour group was headed to Yellowstone National Park. Police identified the pickup driver as 25-year-old Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas. They have not said whether the driver of the van was among the dead. Ctour Holiday did not immediately respond Saturday to messages seeking comment. The van passengers included 12 people of Chinese nationality and one Italian. Police said they were working closely with Ctour Holiday and in contact with the two countries' consulates. The Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco said via email that five Chinese citizens were killed and eight were injured. The consulate 'immediately activated its emergency mechanism to provide consular protection and assistance to the injured and the families of the victims,' it added. The crash remains under investigation, and police said the bodies would be taken to the Ada County Coroner's Office for autopsies and formal confirmation of their identities. Three people were seriously injured: Two were flown to an Idaho Falls hospital and one to a hospital in Bozeman, Montana, according to police. Information on their conditions was not released, and the hospitals did not immediately respond to messages seeking updates. Others were taken to local hospitals with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. 'Due to privacy considerations, no information regarding the medical status of the injured will be released,' police said in a statement.
