TWIN FALLS COUNTY, IDAHO — A crash between two westbound semi-trucks near Kimberly sent a load of potatoes spilling across the intersection, blocked U.S. Highway 30 for hours, and left one driver hospitalized, according to Idaho State Police.
Idaho State Police said the crash happened at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2026, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 30 and North 3300 East, between Twin Falls and Kimberly.
Rear-End Collision Spilled Potatoes Into Intersection
According to investigators, a 61-year-old man from Rupert was driving westbound in a 2011 Western Star semi-truck hauling a John Deere farm tractor on a flatbed trailer.
Behind him, a 2013 Kenworth semi-truck driven by a 37-year-old man from Twin Falls was also traveling westbound on U.S. 30.
State police said the Kenworth collided with the rear of the flatbed trailer, causing its load of potatoes to spill into the intersection.
The driver of the Kenworth was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. Police said both drivers were wearing seat belts.
Multiple Agencies Responded
Idaho State Police said assisting agencies included the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office, Twin Falls Police Department, Kimberly Police Department, Twin Falls Fire Department, Magic Valley Paramedics, and the Idaho Transportation Department.
A photo released from the scene shows the damaged semis blocking the roadway, potatoes scattered across the pavement, the hauled John Deere tractor still on the flatbed, and law enforcement and heavy equipment on scene during the closure.
Highway Reopened After Hours-Long Closure
The intersection was completely blocked for about five hours.
Idaho State Police first reported a full-blocking crash on U.S. 30 at milepost 221 in Twin Falls County near Kimberly, with traffic being rerouted around the scene.
At 3:20 p.m. Mountain time, officials said the highway had reopened with one lane still closed. A final update at 3:49 p.m. said U.S. 30 was fully open again.
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