Two Vehicle Fatality Crash in Bear Lake County

BEAR LAKE COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 11:22 AM on Friday, August 28, 2026, on Minnetonka Cave Road, west of St. Charles.

A white 2026 Kawasaki KLX110 motorcycle, ridden by a 22-year-old male from North Ogden, Utah, was traveling eastbound on Minnetonka Cave Road. A tan 2005 Jeep Liberty, driven by a 66-year-old female from Montpelier, Idaho, was traveling westbound on Minnetonka Cave Road. The Kawasaki collided head-on with the Jeep.

The rider of the Kawasaki was not wearing his helmet and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver of the Jeep was not wearing her seatbelt and was not transported.

The road was blocked for approximately 4 hours.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Bear Lake EMS, Bear Lake Fire, and Intermountain Life Flight.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho

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