The Idaho State Police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on February 1, 2026, at the southbound US-93 intersection with Crossroads Point in Jerome County.
According to investigators, the incident happened around 6:35 p.m. when a vehicle traveling southbound on US-93 rear-ended a 2020 red Toyota Corolla at the intersection. The driver then reportedly pulled into the Valley Country Store parking lot before leaving the area, heading northbound on US-93.
The suspect is described as a young male, and the vehicle involved is believed to be a black SUV with noticeable damage to the front passenger side. Authorities also noted that the license plate may contain the characters โ1B,โ which is commonly linked to Bannock County registration.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash, saw a vehicle matching this description, or has any other information that could help identify the driver to contact Idaho State Police Dispatch at 208-846-7500. Witnesses should reference the February 1 hit-and-run on US-93 in Jerome County when calling.
