Police: Local woman injured after car cuts through I-15 emergency crossover and hits her SUV
Post Register
Last updated: October 25, 2026
A local woman was hospitalized after a car unexpectedly drove through an emergency crossover on Interstate 15 and collided with her SUV. The incident occurred on Saturday evening.
- A northbound vehicle reportedly breached a safety barrier, entering the southbound lanes via an emergency crossover.
- The offending vehicle then struck the SUV of the local woman, causing her injuries.
- Emergency services responded to the scene following the collision.
- The injured woman was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
- The specific reasons for the northbound car cutting through the emergency crossover are not detailed.
- The condition of the driver of the northbound vehicle is not specified.
- The severity of the local woman's injuries is also not detailed beyond requiring hospitalization.
- The incident highlights potential safety concerns regarding the misuse of emergency crossovers on high-speed roadways.
- Investigations into the exact circumstances of the crash may follow.
- The location of the incident was on Interstate 15 in the Idaho Falls area.
- The time of the incident was Saturday evening.
