An accident on Tuesday morning in the Boise-Nampa metropolitan area claimed the life of 1 driver when his pickup truck was hit by a semi-truck.

The crash happened a few miles from the Oregon border near the town of Greenleaf on State Highway 19.

Fatal Accident in Southern Idaho Near the Oregon Border Tuesday Morning

Idaho State Police reported the accident on their blog. The crash happened Tuesday morning at 7:43 in Canyon County at the State Highway 19 (Simplot Blvd) and Notus Road intersection.

The crash is still under investigation by Idaho State Police, but according to the initial ISP report this is what happened:

A 2008 Ford F150, driven by an 86-year-old male from Caldwell, was traveling southbound on Notus Road. A 2024 Freightliner Semi, driven by a 45-year-old male from Boise, was traveling westbound on State Highway 19. The Ford F150 failed to yield to right-of-way traffic and was struck by the semi-truck.

The driver of the Ford F150 succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash.

The driver of the Freightliner was transported to a local hospital at a later time.

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In news releases from the Idaho State Police over the weekend there were 2 accidents reported that sent 9 people to Idaho hospitals with injuries.

READ MORE: 9 People Injured In Idaho Accidents Near Pocatello and New Plymouth

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This is just insane to watch!

Gallery Credit: Credit: Mateo, 103.5 KISS FM

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