Meridian, ID (May 11, 2026) – One person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash at a busy Meridian intersection Sunday afternoon.
The collision happened Sunday, May 10, just before 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Ustick Rd and Ten Mile Rd. A truck and a passenger car were involved, and early findings indicate the crash was a T-bone impact. One person was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as serious but not life-threatening.
No further details about the people involved have been confirmed at this time.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as they become available. Our thoughts are with the person injured as they receive medical care.
Why T-Bone Crashes at Idaho Intersections Often Result in Serious Injuries
T-bone collisions, also called side-impact crashes, are among the more dangerous types of accidents that occur at intersections. Unlike front or rear impacts, a side strike hits a part of the vehicle with much less structural protection between the occupant and the point of impact. This makes serious injury more likely, even at moderate speeds.
Busy intersections in growing Idaho cities like Meridian see high traffic volumes throughout the day, which increases the chance of a conflict between crossing vehicles. Roads like Ustick Rd and Ten Mile Rd serve as major arterials in the Treasure Valley, carrying a mix of passenger cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles. When a driver misjudges a gap or fails to yield, the result is often a broadside crash with little time for either driver to react or brake.
