Fatal Motorcycle Crash Sparked Brush Fire on Highway 55

Highway 55 closed due to a serious accident

Highway 55 is currently closed between Avimor and the Horseshoe Bend Hill Summit following a serious accident, according to the Boise County Sheriff's Office.B

Both lanes of travel reopened on HW 55 after fatal motorcycle collision; 1 confirmed dead

UPDATE (as of 6:09 p.m. on August 3):In an interview with an ISP officer, Idaho News 6 learned that 1 person is confirmed dead, while another was transported to the hospital, but is in stable condition.The motorcyclist failed to make the curve in the road, crossed the center road line, and hit the vehicle head-on.The motorcyclist died on the scene.The victims' identities have yet to be released. SEE HERE: Neighborhood Reporter Brady Caskey on th…

Fatal motorcycle crash sparked brush fire on Highway 55

The fatal crash prompted authorities to shut down the highway as emergency crews responded. The fire is now contained, and the highway is open.