Deceased identified in motorcycle vs SUV crash

UPDATE:

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department, has identified the motorcyclist who died in the two-vehicle crash near the Winco on Yellowstone Avenue Wednesday night.

The deceased motorcycle driver has been identified as Ethan Luke Wright, 24, of Pocatello. His next of kin has been notified, according to a press release by the Bannock County Coroner’s Office.

“My heart goes out to Ethan’s family and friends who are grieving their sudden and tragic loss,” said Coroner Torey Danner in a written statement.

The incident remains under investigation by Pocatello Police.

ORIGINAL:

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - A motorcyclist died Wednesday night after colliding with an SUV in Pocatello. The crash caused the motorcycle to burst into flames.

The crash happened at around 9:37 p.m. on Yellowstone Avenue near the Winco, according to reports by the Idaho State Journal.

The names of the man who died in the crash or the condition of the SUV passenger have been released at this time.

Police shut down Yellowstone Avenue from Chapel Road to Alameda Road overnight. 

The crash is under investigation by Pocatello police. 

Local News 8 has reached out to the City of Pocatello for additional information and will release more details as they become available.