Driver killed, three children injured in Caldwell intersection crash
Jun 09, 2026
A 35-year-old Caldwell man was killed Monday night in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of E. Linden St. and S. Kimball Ave., according to Idaho State Police.The Canyon County Coroner has since identified the deceased as M
iguel Vasquez of Caldwell. A forthcoming autopsy will determine the extent of the injuries suffered by Vasquez in the crash.The crash occurred at approximately 9:20 p.m. on June 8, 2026.Investigators said a silver 2011 GMC Sierra, driven by a 28-year-old man from Guatemala, was traveling westbound on E. Linden St. when he failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a white 2007 Pontiac G6 traveling southbound on S. Kimball Ave.Vasquez was driving the Pontiac and carrying three juvenile passengers at the time of the collision. The three juveniles were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.The driver of the GMC was also transported to a local hospital, and he was later arrested and booked into the Canyon County Jail.Investigators have not yet determined whether any of the occupants in either vehicle were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.The intersection of E. Linden St. and S. Kimball Ave. was closed for about three and a half hours while emergency crews responded and investigators processed the scene.Idaho State Police was assisted by Canyon County Paramedics, the Caldwell Police Department, and the Caldwell Fire Department.The crash remains under investigation by Idaho State Police, and we will continue to bring you updates as we learn more.For Canyon County happenings, news, and more join our Facebook Group: 2C Neighborhood News - Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton
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