Rigby man killed in early-morning head-on rollover crash on I-15

UPDATE:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A head-on rollover crash on I-15 has claimed the life of a 39-year-old Rigby man early Thursday morning. The accident, which took place near Exit 118 (Pancheri Drive) around 4:14 AM, paralyzed southbound traffic for nearly five hours.

According to the Idaho State Police (ISP), the 39-year-old victim was traveling southbound in a 2014 Chrysler Town & Country. At the same time, a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by a 65-year-old man also from Rigby, was traveling the wrong way—heading north in the southbound lanes.

The Chevy hit the Chrysler head-on, causing a rollover. Despite both drivers wearing their seatbelts, ISP says the 39-year-old driver died of his injuries at the scene.

The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

ORIGINAL:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A two-vehicle rollover crash on I-15 has claimed at least one life today. The accident, which took place near Exit 118 (Pancheri Dr.) around 4:14 AM has led to a heavy emergency response.

Traffic on Southbound I-15 at Exit 118 is being diverted onto Broadway. Both on-ramps from Broadway to southbound I-15 are closed.

The Idaho State Police (ISP) is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash. Idaho Falls Police is asking drivers to avoid the area and expect delays.

This is a developing story. Local News 8 will continue to monitor the situation and provide more information as it becomes available from the Idaho State Police. For updates on traffic and road closures, click HERE.