Reckless Driver Causes Semi to Lose Hay Bales on I-86

A Reckless Driver Cuts Off a Semi Loaded with Haye Bales

Idaho State Police responded to an incident near American Falls.

Reckless driver causes semi to lose hay bales on I-86

POWER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State Police said a reckless driver cut off a semi truck, causing some of the hay bales it was hauling to fall off the trailer and block the highway. It was reported at 9:38 on Interstate 86 east of American Falls at milepost 44. Idaho State Police reported that a Pocatello man was slowing down for a construction zone when a driver cut in front of him, forcing him to slam on his brakes, which caused the load to…

Reckless driver causes hay bale spill after cutting off semi-trailer truck on I-86 near American Falls

POWER COUNTY, ID – Idaho State Police and Power County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of multiple large bales of hay in the eastbound lanes of travel on Interstate 86 at milepost 44, just east of American Falls…

Idaho troopers call out 'reckless' car driver who cut off semi truck, causing hay bale load shift

The Idaho State Police (ISP) is asking motorists to drive with more caution around loaded semi trucks following a recent load spill caused by a “reckless” car driver. At 9:38 a.m. on July 16, 2025, ISP responded to a reported accident on I-86 at mile marker 44, just east of American Falls. Troopers say that a 46 year old male was driving a 2004 Peterbilt semi tractor pulling a trailer load of hay bales eastbound on the interstate. The truck driv…

Driver cuts off semi in construction zone, truck loses load of hay bales

POWER COUNTY, Idaho – A construction zone in Idaho was made a bit more complicated thanks to an aggressive motorist who reportedly cut off an 18-wheeler. According to a media release from the Idaho State Police, on Wednesday around 9:38 a.m., Idaho State Police and Power County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of multiple large bales of hay in the eastbound lanes of travel on Interstate 86 at milepost 44, just east of American Falls. A 46-…

Reckless Driver Forces Semi to Dump Hay Bales on I-86 Near American Falls

Traffic briefly shut down Wednesday morning; ISP urges caution in construction zones POWER COUNTY, ID – Eastbound traffic on Interstate 86 near American Falls was disrupted Wednesday morning after a reckless driver caused a semi-truck loaded with hay bales to brake hard, spilling its cargo across the highway. According to Idaho State Police, the incident occurred around 9:38 a.m. at milepost 44. A 46-year-old man from Pocatello was driving a 200…