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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
3 Southern California natives among victims of fatal Yellowstone crash
Three of the seven people who died in a violent crash at Yellowstone National Park have been identified by authorities as Southern California natives. The crash occurred on May 1 on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake, which is located just west of the Idaho-Montana state line, according to the Idaho State Police. Preliminary investigations into the collision, which involved a Mercedes van and a Dodge Ram pickup truck, indicated that the latter vehicle was traveling westbound when it crossed the center line and smashed into the van traveling eastbound. 'The reason for the pickup's movement remains under investigation,' Idaho State Police said. After collaborating with the Fremont County and Ada County, Idaho coroner's offices, the identities of the decedents were released on Friday. Three of them are from Southern California: Li Nie, 64, of Arcadia Aifeng Wan, 53, of Arcadia Yu Zhang, 30, of Eastvale Zhang was identified as the van's driver, state police said. The driver of the Dodge Ram pickup, 25-year-old Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas, also died. Person of interest in Palm Springs IVF clinic explosion is dead The other individuals who died in the crash were identified as: Ivana Wen, 28, of Milan, Italy Jianping Li, 71, of Guangxi, China Xiaoming Jiang, 66, of Guilin, Guangxi, China A prior press release issued by Idaho State Police incorrectly identified Jianping Li as Jian Shi of Shanghai; Shi, 56, sustained injuries but survived the crash. There were a total of 14 people in the van, 13 of whom were Chinese nationals. Survivors of the crash were taken to nearby hospitals. The location of the crash, U.S. Highway 20 south of West Yellowstone, Montana, is a primary north-south route to get between Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons in the spring before other routes are plowed and the park fully opens for the summer, according to the Associated Press. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police Release New Details and Names of 7 Tourists Killed in Crash Near Yellowstone National Park
Police released the names of the seven people killed in the two-vehicle crash near Yellowstone National Park on May 1 The deceased included visitors from China and Italy Investigators determined that 'the Dodge Ram pickup crossed the center line and collided with the eastbound Mercedes van'Authorities have shared new details tied to the incident when seven people were killed after a tour van and a pickup truck crashed near Yellowstone National Park. On Friday, May 16, the Idaho State Police (ISP) revealed the names and origin countries of the individuals who died in the May 1 crash, which happened just before 7:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park — about 16 miles west of Yellowstone. Police previously said the van was carrying 14 people, and the truck's driver was alone. Six of the van passengers and the truck driver died. The deceased ranged in ages from 28 to 71. They have been identified as 28-year-old Ivana Wen from Milan, Italy; 71-year-old Jianping Li from Guangxi, China; 66-year-old Xiaoming Jiang from Guilin in the Guangxi Province of China; 64-year-old Li Nie and 53-year-old Aifeng Wan, both from Arcadia, Calif.; 30-year-old Yu Zhang of Eastvale, Calif., who was identified as the tour van's driver; and 25-year-old Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas, who was identified as the driver of the truck. The ISP said that investigators determined, based on the initial evidence they gathered, that 'the Dodge Ram pickup crossed the center line and collided with the eastbound Mercedes van.' Police added that the 'reason for the pickup's movement' is still under investigation, and investigators are doing 'crash reconstruction and additional testing.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a statement, Idaho State Police Captain Chris Weadick said authorities were 'deeply grateful' to a 'passerby' who 'stopped to help and Sheriff Bart Quayle and his deputies from Fremont County who responded immediately.' He added, 'Their quick actions undoubtedly saved lives.' 'This is what law enforcement looks like in Idaho—we work together when it matters most,' Weadick continued. 'We want to thank Fremont County EMS and Fire, many of whom are volunteers, for their quick deployment, arrival, and critical role in triaging and assisting the wounded. Their response made a significant difference in the immediate aftermath.' '.Given the dynamic nature of the crash, the number of casualties, and the involvement of foreign nationals, this has been a highly complex investigation,' he also stated. 'We appreciate the public's patience and understanding as we've worked to confirm facts and provide verified information.' Roger Merrill had been driving home and witnessed the scene shortly after the crash occurred, he told the Associated Press. He took a video of the collision's aftermath, showing smoke covering the van and both vehicles engulfed in flames, and waited for first responders to arrive as bystanders attempted to care for the victims. "It is a very dangerous highway because it leads to the main entrance of Yellowstone National Park. It's extremely busy," he said, adding, "It took an unnervingly long time for help to arrive just because of the location." Read the original article on People
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Idaho police release the names of 6 killed in Yellowstone crash
BOISE: Idaho police on Friday released the names of six people from China, Italy and California killed when a pickup truck collided with their tour van in a fiery crash near earlier this month. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Idaho State Police said Jianping Li, 71, of Guangxi, China, and Xiaoming Jiang, 66, of Guilin, China, died from the May 1 crash along with Ivana Wen, 28, of Milan. 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. Idaho police earlier Friday listed Jian Shi, 56, of Shanghai, as among the dead but later corrected their statement to say Shi sustained injuries but survived the crash. Police said the first statement should have included Li as among the dead. There were 14 people in the van. Of the 13 passengers, 12 had Chinese nationality and one was Italian, police said. Survivors were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries. The truck's driver also died. Authorities earlier identified him as Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas. Investigators determined the Dodge Ram driven by Moreno crossed the center line and collided with the Mercedes van driven by Zhang. Police said they were continuing to investigate why the truck crossed the center line. The highway where the crash happened south of West Yellowstone, Montana, offers a way to get between Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons in the spring before a north-south route is plowed and the park fully opens for summer. Yellowstone is one of the largest national parks in the U.S. and draws millions of visitors each year. It is home to the iconic geyser Old Faithful and has wolves, bison and more than 50 other mammal species. It's primarily located in Wyoming but it also extends in parts of Montana and Idaho. Seventeen percent of Yellowstone's visitors came from other countries in 2016, according to a park visitor use study with the most recent comprehensive data available. Of international visitors, 34% came from China and 11% from Italy.
17-05-2025
Idaho police release the names of 6 killed in Yellowstone crash
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho police on Friday released the names of six people from China, Italy and California killed when a pickup truck collided with their tour van in a fiery crash near Yellowstone National Park earlier this month. Idaho State Police said Jianping Li, 71, of Guangxi, China, and Xiaoming Jiang, 66, of Guilin, China, died from the May 1 crash along with Ivana Wen, 28, of Milan. 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. Idaho police earlier Friday listed Jian Shi, 56, of Shanghai, as among the dead but later corrected their statement to say Shi sustained injuries but survived the crash. Police said the first statement should have included Li as among the dead. There were 14 people in the van. Of the 13 passengers, 12 had Chinese nationality and one was Italian, police said. Survivors were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries. The truck's driver also died. Authorities earlier identified him as Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas. Investigators determined the Dodge Ram driven by Moreno crossed the center line and collided with the Mercedes van driven by Zhang. Police said they were continuing to investigate why the truck crossed the center line. The highway where the crash happened south of West Yellowstone, Montana, offers a way to get between Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons in the spring before a north-south route is plowed and the park fully opens for summer. Yellowstone is one of the largest national parks in the U.S. and draws millions of visitors each year. It is home to the iconic geyser Old Faithful and has wolves, bison and more than 50 other mammal species. It's primarily located in Wyoming but it also extends in parts of Montana and Idaho. Seventeen percent of Yellowstone's visitors came from other countries in 2016, according to a park visitor use study with the most recent comprehensive data available. Of international visitors, 34% came from China and 11% from Italy.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Idaho police release the names of 6 killed in Yellowstone crash
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho police on Friday released the names of six people from China, Italy and California killed when a pickup truck collided with their tour van in a fiery crash near Yellowstone National Park earlier this month. Idaho State Police said Jianping Li, 71, of Guangxi, China, and Xiaoming Jiang, 66, of Guilin, China, died from the May 1 crash along with Ivana Wen, 28, of Milan. 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. Idaho police earlier Friday listed Jian Shi, 56, of Shanghai, as among the dead but later corrected their statement to say Shi sustained injuries but survived the crash. Police said the first statement should have included Li as among the dead. There were 14 people in the van. Of the 13 passengers, 12 had Chinese nationality and one was Italian, police said. Survivors were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries. The truck's driver also died. Authorities earlier identified him as Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas. Investigators determined the Dodge Ram driven by Moreno crossed the center line and collided with the Mercedes van driven by Zhang. Police said they were continuing to investigate why the truck crossed the center line. The highway where the crash happened south of West Yellowstone, Montana, offers a way to get between Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons in the spring before a north-south route is plowed and the park fully opens for summer. Yellowstone is one of the largest national parks in the U.S. and draws millions of visitors each year. It is home to the iconic geyser Old Faithful and has wolves, bison and more than 50 other mammal species. It's primarily located in Wyoming but it also extends in parts of Montana and Idaho. Seventeen percent of Yellowstone's visitors came from other countries in 2016, according to a park visitor use study with the most recent comprehensive data available. Of international visitors, 34% came from China and 11% from Italy.
