Two juveniles were taken to area hospitals following a two-vehicle collision near Nampa, Idaho, late Sunday night in a crash that left authorities searching for the driver of one of the vehicles involved. The collision, which draws renewed attention to intersection safety along State Highway 45 in Canyon County, remains under active investigation by the Idaho State Police.
Crash Details at Missouri Avenue and Highway 45
The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the intersection of Missouri Avenue and State Highway 45, located just south of Nampa. According to investigators, a black 2012 Volkswagen Beetle was traveling eastbound on Missouri Avenue when it entered the intersection and collided with a white 2014 Ford F-150 that was heading southbound on Highway 45.
Both the driver and a passenger in the Volkswagen — identified as juveniles — sustained injuries in the impact. Emergency personnel transported both individuals by ambulance to local hospitals. Their current conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
F-150 Driver Not Found at Scene
When law enforcement officers arrived at the crash site, the driver of the Ford F-150 was no longer present. Investigators have not publicly identified the absent driver or disclosed whether any leads have developed in locating that individual. The circumstances surrounding the driver’s departure from the scene are part of the ongoing investigation.
Idaho State Police are leading the inquiry into the crash and have not yet announced whether any charges are expected. No further details about the cause of the collision or which vehicle may have had the right of way at the intersection have been released publicly.
Impact on Canyon County Residents
The stretch of State Highway 45 south of Nampa carries significant traffic through the western Treasure Valley, connecting communities in Canyon County to commercial and residential corridors. Nighttime intersection crashes along rural and semi-rural highways remain a persistent safety concern for Idaho communities, particularly when involving younger drivers.
The Volkswagen was operated by a juvenile, underscoring concerns about teen driver safety on Canyon County roadways. Late-night driving conditions, intersection visibility, and driver experience are all factors that investigators typically examine in collisions of this nature.
Canyon County families are encouraged to stay informed about road safety developments in the region. For broader coverage of public safety matters across the state, visit Idaho News.
This crash comes amid other recent public safety developments drawing local attention, including a Caldwell school bus driver’s guilty plea on child sexual exploitation charges, a case that has prompted concern among parents across the county.
What Comes Next
Idaho State Police have not announced a timeline for completing their investigation into the Sunday night collision. Authorities may release additional information regarding the identity or status of the missing F-150 driver as the inquiry progresses.
Anyone with information about the crash at Missouri Avenue and State Highway 45 or the whereabouts of the Ford F-150 driver is encouraged to contact the Idaho State Police. As with all active crash investigations, findings could lead to traffic charges or other legal action depending on what the evidence reveals.
Canyon County News will continue to follow this story as more details become available from law enforcement. Residents with concerns about intersection safety along Highway 45 south of Nampa may contact their local Canyon County road and highway officials or the Idaho Transportation Department.