Emmett, ID (June 15, 2026) – One man suffered serious injuries following a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Johns Avenue and Cherry Lane in Emmett late Saturday night, June 13.
According to Idaho State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 10:58 p.m. Investigators said a 2022 Can-Am Defender Max operated by a 22-year-old man from Vale, Oregon, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of South Johns Avenue when it collided with a northbound 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by a teenage motorist.
Authorities reported that the Can-Am driver was ejected during the collision. Moments later, a 2004 Toyota Scion XA driven by an 18-year-old woman from Emmett, who was traveling southbound on South Johns Avenue, struck the ejected man.
The Can-Am driver sustained serious injuries and was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital. Officials said it was unknown whether he had been wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The drivers of the Dodge Ram and Toyota Scion were reportedly wearing seat belts.
Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision. We hope the injured man makes a full recovery.
Why Wrong-Way Crashes Result in Serious Injuries
Wrong-way collisions can be especially dangerous because vehicles may approach one another at combined speeds that significantly increase the force of impact. Investigators frequently review roadway evidence, vehicle damage, and witness statements to determine how a vehicle entered the opposing lanes of travel.
When an occupant is ejected from a vehicle, investigators examine restraint use, vehicle condition, and the dynamics of the collision. Ejection events can increase the likelihood of severe injuries because occupants may come into contact with the roadway, other vehicles, or nearby objects after leaving the vehicle.
Multi-vehicle crashes involving an initial impact followed by secondary collisions typically require extensive reconstruction efforts. Investigators may analyze vehicle paths, timing, and physical evidence to better understand how each phase of the incident occurred and how the injuries were sustained.
