NAMPA, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) say it is investigating a vehicle collision involving a big rig that occurred Sunday morning.
ISP stated in a release that the incident occurred at approximately 5:48 a.m. on Sunday May 24, 2026, at the westbound off-ramp at mile marker 33 on I-84 in Nampa.
Police say a Mazda 5 was traveling westbound on I-84 and collided with a Volvo semi that was pulling a Great Dane trailer.
The Mazda was driven by a 23-year old male from Ontario, Oregon. He was transported to the hospital via ground ambulance. The Volvo driven by a 54-year old male from Beaverton, Oregon was not transported.
Police say both drivers were wearing seatbelts.
Westbound lanes of travel on I-84 were blocked for approximately one and a half hours as emergency responders worked to clear the scene.
The incident remains under investigation.
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