A two-vehicle crash south of Nampa, Idaho sent two juvenile occupants to the hospital Sunday night after a Volkswagen Beetle entered a State Highway 45 intersection and struck a Ford pickup truck. The collision, under investigation by the Idaho State Police, occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. on June 7, 2026, at the intersection of Missouri Avenue and State Highway 45.
What Happened at the Intersection
According to investigators, a black 2012 Volkswagen Beetle was traveling east on Missouri Avenue when it entered the intersection and collided with a white 2014 Ford F-150 that was heading south on State Highway 45. Both occupants of the Volkswagen — a juvenile driver and a juvenile passenger — sustained injuries in the crash and were taken by ground ambulance to local hospitals for treatment. Officials noted that both juveniles were wearing seatbelts at the time of impact.
The driver of the Ford F-150 was not on scene when law enforcement arrived, and that aspect of the incident remains part of the ongoing investigation.
Emergency Response South of Nampa
Multiple agencies responded to the crash site. The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, Canyon County EMS, and Nampa Fire Department all provided assistance at the scene alongside Idaho State Police troopers. The coordinated response reflects the multi-agency framework that handles serious injury accidents in the rural and highway corridors south of Nampa, where higher travel speeds can increase the severity of intersection collisions.
This crash is not the first serious intersection incident in the area recently. Two juveniles were also hospitalized following a late-night crash south of Nampa in a separate collision, highlighting ongoing concerns about nighttime driving safety at uncontrolled rural intersections in Canyon County.
Investigation Ongoing
Idaho State Police have not released information indicating whether speed, failure to yield, or other factors contributed to the Sunday night collision. The absence of the Ford’s driver when officers arrived adds a layer of complexity to the investigation, and troopers have not announced whether that individual has since been located or interviewed.
No information has been released regarding the current condition of the two hospitalized juveniles. Their identities have not been disclosed, consistent with standard practice for minors involved in traffic incidents.
What Comes Next
Idaho State Police continue to lead the investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Anyone with information about the incident — particularly regarding the Ford F-150 or its driver — is encouraged to contact Idaho State Police. Updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Canyon County residents can follow developments in local public safety incidents through Idaho News, which tracks statewide law enforcement and emergency response news. Families traveling rural highway corridors in the Treasure Valley, particularly at night, are reminded that intersections along State Highway 45 and similar routes carry elevated risk when visibility and traffic control are limited.