Cascade, ID (September 11, 2024) – A fatal collision on State Highway 55 claimed the life of a 30-year-old man from Cascade. The incident, involving a white Chevrolet Venture and a Peterbilt semi-truck, occurred on Tuesday, September 10. The Chevrolet reportedly veered into the opposing lane, striking the semi-truck.
The impact caused the Chevrolet to overturn, halting on the highway’s west side, while the semi-truck stopped on the east shoulder. The driver of the Chevrolet succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Remarkably, the semi-truck driver was unharmed.
State Highway 55 was closed for approximately four and a half hours as emergency crews managed the scene. The ongoing investigation aims to ascertain the circumstances that led to this tragic event.