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USA Today
5 days ago
- USA Today
Drunk driver caused fiery crash that killed 7 near Yellowstone National Park, police say
Drunk driver caused fiery crash that killed 7 near Yellowstone National Park, police say Show Caption Hide Caption Seven dead after tour van, pickup crash near Yellowstone National Park Seven people died after a pickup truck and a tour van collided near Yellowstone National Park, police say. The driver of a pickup truck involved in a deadly and fiery collision near Yellowstone National Park earlier this month was intoxicated at over twice the legal limit, authorities have determined. The crash on May 1 left seven people dead, including the driver of the pickup and six of the 14 who were on board a tour van. The two vehicles collided at about 7:15 p.m. local time near Henry's Lake in Island Park, Idaho, about 20 miles from the park, causing both to burst into flames, according to the Idaho State Police. The crash shut down Highway 20 for about seven hours, authorities said. The pickup driver, who was identified as 25-year-old Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas, had a blood alcohol content of 0.20%, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08%, state police said in an update on May 30. Moreno was determined to be the at-fault driver in the collision. Police said the pickup crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, causing the crash. First responders including an air ambulance treated more than a dozen patients. Shortly after the crash, bystanders and a Fremont County sheriff's deputy helped injured people in the van as it went up in flames, Idaho State Police said. Idaho State Police said the crash happened just as Idaho prepared to enter a period known as the "100 Deadliest Days" – the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when "traffic fatalities typically rise due to increased summer travel, holidays, and impaired driving." Alcohol is the leading cause of traffic deaths in Idaho, the state police said. 'This tragedy should be a wake-up call,' Captain Chris Weadick said in a statement. 'No one plans to cause a crash or take a life when they get behind the wheel, but choices have consequences. Impaired driving isn't just illegal – it's deadly. If you see someone unfit to drive, speak up. Lives depend on it.' Who were the victims? Moreno and six people on board a tour van died in the crash. The van, operated by Ctour Holiday LLC, was on an excursion to Yellowstone National Park at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed in California. Twelve of the occupants held Chinese citizenship and one was from Italy, Idaho State Police said. Those killed were identified as:
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.
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.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
New details released after 7 killed in tour van crash near Yellowstone National Park
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (ABC4) — New details have been released after seven people were confirmed dead in a crash involving a tour van near Yellowstone National Park on Thursday. Idaho State Police said the group of 14 people in the Mercedes van were headed to Yellowstone National Park on an excursion organized by Ctour Holiday LLC, a 'large-scale receptive tour operator that provides international travel services,' a press release from Idaho State Police states. Of the 14 individuals in the Mercedes van, 12 were of Chinese nationality and one was of Italian nationality. The driver was reportedly licensed in California. ORIGINAL STORY: 7 dead after van carrying tour group collides with pickup truck near Yellowstone National Park Courtesy of East Idaho News via Roger Merrill Next-of-kin notifications are ongoing, police said. This process is coordinated with local and international authorities, and the notifications are reportedly more complex when they are being done internationally. The deceased individuals are being transported to the Ada County Coroner's Office for autopsy and confirmation of identity. Idaho State Police troopers are working closely with Ctour Holiday LLC and are in contact with the Consulates of China and Italy as the investigation progresses. No information regarding the medical status of the injured will be released due to considerations for privacy, according to police. No further information is available at this time. Trump on if US will enter a recession: 'Anything can happen' VIDEO: K-9 attacks standoff suspect at Oregon rest stop Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year New details released after 7 killed in tour van crash near Yellowstone National Park Why Costco, Sam's Club typically have lower gas prices than other stations Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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.
