Fatal crash in Wendell leaves a 22-year-old man dead

Fatal crash in Wendell leaves a 22-year-old man dead

A high-speed crash on S 1700 E Road, Gooding County, killed a 22-year-old man. Idaho State Police investigate the crash near Wendell.

22-Year-Old Dies After Collision With Power Pole in Southern Idaho

TWIN FALLS, ID – Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon south of Wendell. According to ISP, the crash happened at about 4:40 p.m. on September 2, 2025, at 3084 S 1700 E. A 2000 Honda Accord, driven by a 22-year-old Wendell man, was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it lost control, left the roadway, and struck a power pole. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, d…