Fatal Crash on Purple Sage Rd and Hop Rd in Caldwell, Idaho

Canyon County, Idaho–Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 2:54 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Purple Sage Rd and Hop Rd in Caldwell.

A 2011 GMC Canyon driven by 81-year-old male from Caldwell was traveling southbound on Hop Rd and failed to yield at the stop sign. A 2024 RAM 3500 with a 2002 Generic Trailer driven by a 32-year-old female from Parma was traveling westbound on Purple Sage Rd. The two vehicles collided in the middle of the intersection.

The driver of the GMC succumbed to his injuries on scene.

Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts.

Roadways were blocked for approximately 3 hours.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, Canyon County Paramedics and Canyon County Fire.

This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho

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