PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Caldwell, Idaho
June 9, 2026
UPDATE: CANYON COUNTY CORONER TO CONDUCT AUTOPSY IN FATAL TWO-VEHICLE CRASH IN CALDWELL
CANYON COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred
Monday, June 8th, 2026, at 9:20 p.m., at the intersection of East Linden Street and South Kimball Avenue in
Caldwell.
A silver 2011 GMC Sierra driven by a 28-year-old male from Guatemala was driving westbound on E Linden St. A
white 2007 Pontiac G6 driven by a 35-year-old male from Caldwell, Idaho with three juveniles in the vehicle was
driving southbound on S Kimball Avenue. The GMC failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with the Pontiac in
the intersection.
The driver of the Pontiac succumbed to his injuries on scene. The three juveniles in the Pontiac were transported by
ground via ambulance to a local hospital. The driver of the GMC was transported by ground via ambulance to a local
hospital and was later arrested and booked into Canyon County Jail.
The Canyon County Coroner has identified the driver of the Pontiac as 35-year-old male, Miguel Vasquez, of
Caldwell. He succumbed to his injuries on scene. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the extent of those
injuries.
The Canyon County Coroner’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Miguel, who
tragically lost his life in last night’s fatal vehicle collision. “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and
friends during this difficult time,” said Jennifer Crawford, Canyon County Coroner.
This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police. The link to the original release by the Idaho State
Police can be found here.
For more information, please contact Steve Cushman
at (208) 614-5011 or steve.cushman@canyoncounty.id.gov.