Meridian, ID (April 22, 2026) – A three-vehicle crash was reported at about 5:30 p.m. on westbound Fairview Avenue just east of Locust Grove Road in Meridian.
Early information indicates one person was unconscious and may have been having seizures after the collision. Emergency units were called to the scene, but the cause of the crash and the identities of those involved were not available in the initial report.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details may be released as they become available.
Our thoughts remain with those affected as they recover.
How Can Three-Vehicle Crashes Become More Serious on Busy Corridors?
Roads near Fairview Avenue and Locust Grove Road often handle neighborhood traffic as well as a steady flow of passing vehicles. When an injury crash happens in Meridian, crews may need to make short-term traffic changes while the scene is secured.
Three-vehicle crashes can become more complicated because each impact may affect a different driver or passenger. A first collision can also push a vehicle into another lane or into a second car, which increases the chance of added damage and more people getting hurt.
When a person is reported unconscious after a crash, responders usually focus first on keeping that person stable while checking everyone else involved. Reports of seizure activity can also raise concern because they may point to a serious medical issue that needs quick evaluation.
