LAPWAI, ID – Idaho State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred on February 28, 2025, at 6:14 p.m. on Highway 95 near milepost 295, south of Lapwai, ID.

A gray 2007 GMC Sierra pickup truck was traveling southbound on the highway without its headlights on. Meanwhile, a gold 2014 Nissan Altima sedan, heading northbound, attempted to pass a dark blue 2004 GMC Sierra pickup truck. The Nissan Altima collided head-on with the gray GMC Sierra, causing the truck to roll onto its side and come to a stop in the center of the highway. The dark blue GMC Sierra was also involved in the crash.

The driver of the Nissan Altima, a 50-year-old male from Caldwell, ID, was transported to a local hospital by ground ambulance. The driver of the gray GMC Sierra, an 18-year-old male from Weippe, ID, and the driver of the dark blue GMC Sierra, a 63-year-old male from Redmond, OR, were both treated and released at the scene.

All parties involved were wearing seatbelts. The highway was completely blocked for approximately one hour before reopening to one lane. It was fully reopened about three and a half hours after the crash.

Assisting agencies included the Lewiston Fire Department, Lewiston EMS, Lapwai Fire Department, Nez Perce Tribal Police, Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, and the Idaho Transportation Department.