The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office announced on May 16 that deputies are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of 5th West and 81st North, north of Idaho Falls. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on May 15 and resulted in one fatality and two people injured.
According to the sheriff’s office, emergency personnel responded to the scene and found a Chrysler van traveling southbound on 5th West had been struck by a Toyota Corolla heading east on 81st North after failing to yield at a stop sign. Three individuals were injured in the collision.
Idaho Falls Fire and Ambulance transported a 72-year-old female passenger from the van and a 20-year-old male driver of the Toyota to the hospital with significant injuries. Deputies said they performed CPR and emergency aid for Doyle Barney, age 74, who was driving the van, but he died at the scene from his injuries.
The investigation involved assistance from Idaho Falls Fire, Idaho Falls Police Department, and Idaho State Police. Authorities have not released further information as of this time while their investigation continues.
