CALDWELL, Idaho — A 24-year-old Homedale man who died in a head-on crash in Caldwell earlier this week has been identified by the Canyon County Coroner.
According to the coroner, Juan Amador Lopez died from blunt force injuries sustained in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash happened just after 2:30 a.m. on Monday near the intersection of Simplot Boulevard and Farmway Road, according to the Idaho State Police.
Investigators say Lopez was driving a 2010 Ford Fusion eastbound on Simplot Boulevard when the vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a westbound 2001 Kenworth commercial vehicle.
The driver of the Kenworth, a 57-year-old man from American Falls, was not injured. Police say he was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The collision shut down Simplot Boulevard for an extended period while crews investigated and cleared the scene. Idaho State Police continues to investigate the crash.
“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time,” Canyon County Coroner Jennifer Crawford said in a release.
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