Seven individuals lost their lives in a collision between a tour van and a pickup truck near Yellowstone National Park on May 1, 2025, as confirmed by Idaho State Police.

The accident occurred on U.S. Highway 20 in eastern Idaho at approximately 7:15 PM local time.

The vehicles involved included a Mercedes passenger van operating as a tour vehicle, which was carrying 14 passengers, and a Dodge Ram pickup truck, occupied solely by the driver.

According to preliminary reports from law enforcement, six passengers in the van and the driver of the pickup truck were pronounced dead at the scene.

In the aftermath of the incident, authorities emphasized the sensitivity of the situation, stating that they are actively engaged in the process of notifying the next of kin.

Consequently, specific details including the names, ages, hometowns, and nationalities of the deceased have not been released to the public at this time.

The collision has drawn attention to the safety protocols surrounding tour vehicles in popular areas, as well as the need for thorough investigations into road safety measures in the region.

Emergency services were deployed to the site, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.