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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Deadly crash near Yellowstone Park: Harris County man at fault, Idaho police say
The Brief Seven people died following a car collision near Yellowstone Park in early May. A 25-year-old from Humble, Texas, was identified as one of the people who died. Idaho police say the man's blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit at the time of the crash. FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho - Idaho State Police have released more information on a deadly car crash near Yellowstone Park that involved a man from Harris County. What we know The crash happened on May 1 on a highway about 16 miles west of Yellowstone National Park, according to the Associated Press. Officials say 25-year-old Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas, was driving a pickup truck that collided with a van that was taking tourists to Yellowstone. Police say the Dodge Ram pickup was driving west when it crossed the center line and crashed into the van that was going east. Moreno was among seven people who were killed in the crash. Idaho police say he was driving the pickup truck. In an update on Friday, police said the driver at fault had a blood alcohol content of 0.20, which is more than twice the legal limit of 0.08. RELATED: Harris County man identified as victim in crash near Yellowstone Park; six others killed What they're saying According to Idaho State Police, alcohol-related crashes are one of the leading causes of traffic deaths in the state. The crash near Yellowstone happened as Idaho entered the 100 Deadliest Days, which police say is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic deaths tend to rise. In the Friday update, Idaho State Police and the Idaho Transportation Department said they're urging drivers to make "safe, sober choices." "This tragedy should be a wake-up call," ISP Captain Chris Weadick said. "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." The Source Information in this article comes from the Idaho State Police, the Associated Press, and previous FOX 26 reporting.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Drunk driving blamed in Yellowstone crash that killed tourists, pickup driver
The Brief A pickup driver with a blood alcohol level of 0.20 crashed into a tour van near Yellowstone, killing seven people. The crash occurred after the driver crossed the center line, causing both vehicles to catch fire. Victims included tourists from China, Italy, and California; survivors were hospitalized. BOISE, Idaho - Authorities said the driver of a pickup that crashed into a tour van near Yellowstone National Park this month, killing seven people, had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit for driving. Dig deeper The driver, identified previously as Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas, had a blood alcohol content of 0.20, Idaho State Police said in a statement. The limit is 0.08. RELATED: Idaho police: Truck crossed line before deadly van crash near Yellowstone Investigators determined that the Dodge Ram driven by Moreno crossed the center line and collided with the Mercedes van, which was carrying 14 people, in the May 1 crash. Both vehicles caught fire. Moreno and six people from China, Italy and California were killed. Survivors were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries. The highway where the crash happened south of West Yellowstone, Montana, is a route between Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons that is open in the spring before a north-south route is plowed and the park fully opens for summer. What they're saying "This tragedy should be a wake-up call," police Capt. Chris Weadick said. "No one plans to cause a crash or take a life when they get behind the wheel, but choices have consequences." Big picture view Yellowstone is one of the country's largest national parks and draws millions of visitors each year. The Source The Associated Press contributed to this report. The information in this story came from an official statement by Idaho State Police, who provided details about the driver's blood alcohol content and the circumstances of the crash. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
USA Today
2 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:
New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Driver who caused fiery crash that killed 6 tourists outside Yellowstone had BAC twice the legal limit: cops
The pick-up truck driver who caused a fiery crash with a tour van near Yellowstone National Park last month — killing himself and six others — had a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. Isaih Moreno, 25, had a BAC of 0.20 after his body was pulled from the wreckage, while the Idaho legal limit is 0.08, state police revealed Friday. 'This tragedy should be a wake-up call,' ISP Captain Chris Weadick said in a statement. Isaih Moreno had a blood alcohol content of 0.20 when he caused the deadly crash outside Yellowstone Park. AP '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.' The deadly crash occurred just before 7:15 p.m. on May 21 when Moreno swerved across the center line and collided with the Mercedes van carrying 14 people, investigators said. Both vehicles burst into flames, and six people aboard the tour van were killed. The international victims were identified as Jian Shi, 56, of Shanghai and Xiaoming Jiang, 66, of Guilin, China, and Ivana Wen, 28, of Milan, Italy. Seven people, including Moreno, were killed. AP Two of the deceased travelers were California residents: Li Nie, 64, and Aifeng Wan, 53, both of Arcadia. The van's 30-year-old driver Yu Zhang, of Eastvale, California, was also killed. Moreno, of Humble, Texas, was also killed. The highway where the crash happened is a popular route between Yellowstone and the Grand Teton national parks in the spring, when northern roads are still covered with snow. According to investigators, the tragedy came just before the start of Idaho's 100 Deadliest Days, or the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic fatalities typically rise due to increased summer travel, holidays and impaired driving. Alcohol-related crashes remain one of the leading causes of traffic deaths in Idaho, state police said. 'Idaho's roads are especially busy during the summer,' Idaho Transportation Department Operations Manager Bryan Young said. 'With more construction, increased travel, and an influx of visitors, we're seeing more families and more drivers on the road. It only takes one impaired driver to change lives forever. This is a preventable problem, and it starts with each of us making responsible choices.'
New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Driver who caused fiery crash that killed 7 tourists outside Yellowstone had BAC twice the legal limit: cops
The pick-up truck driver who caused a fiery crash with a tour van near Yellowstone National Park last month — killing himself and six others — had a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. Isaih Moreno, 25, had a BAC of 0.20 after his body was pulled from the wreckage, while the Idaho legal limit is 0.08, state police revealed Friday. 'This tragedy should be a wake-up call,' ISP Captain Chris Weadick said in a statement. Isaih Moreno had a blood alcohol content of 0.20 when he caused the deadly crash outside Yellowstone Park. AP '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.' The deadly crash occurred just before 7:15 p.m. on May 21 when Moreno swerved across the center line and collided with the Mercedes van carrying 14 people, investigators said. Both vehicles burst into flames, and six people aboard the tour van were killed. The international victims were identified as Jian Shi, 56, of Shanghai and Xiaoming Jiang, 66, of Guilin, China, and Ivana Wen, 28, of Milan, Italy. Seven people, including Moreno, were killed. AP Two of the deceased travelers were California residents: Li Nie, 64, and Aifeng Wan, 53, both of Arcadia. The van's 30-year-old driver Yu Zhang, of Eastvale, California, was also killed. Moreno, of Humble, Texas, was also killed. The highway where the crash happened is a popular route between Yellowstone and the Grand Teton national parks in the spring, when northern roads are still covered with snow. According to investigators, the tragedy came just before the start of Idaho's 100 Deadliest Days, or the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic fatalities typically rise due to increased summer travel, holidays and impaired driving. Alcohol-related crashes remain one of the leading causes of traffic deaths in Idaho, state police said. 'Idaho's roads are especially busy during the summer,' Idaho Transportation Department Operations Manager Bryan Young said. 'With more construction, increased travel, and an influx of visitors, we're seeing more families and more drivers on the road. It only takes one impaired driver to change lives forever. This is a preventable problem, and it starts with each of us making responsible choices.'
