A late night crash in Emmett left an Oregon man seriously injured

EMMETT, Idaho (CBS2) — A late-night crash in Emmett left one man seriously injured after a three-vehicle collision at a busy intersection.

Idaho State Police are investigating the injury crash that happened Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:58 p.m. at the intersection of South Johns Avenue and Cherry Lane in Emmett.

Police said a blue 2022 Can-Am Defender Max, driven by a 22-year-old man from Vale, Oregon, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes on South Johns Avenue. A red 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, driven by a teen, was traveling northbound on South Johns Avenue when it collided with the Can-Am.

The driver of the Can-Am was ejected, police said. A maroon 2004 Toyota Scion XA, driven by an 18-year-old woman from Emmett, was traveling southbound on South Johns Avenue when it struck the driver of the Can-Am.

The Can-Am driver was taken by air ambulance to a local hospital. Police said it is unknown whether he was wearing a seat belt. The drivers of the Dodge and Toyota were both wearing seat belts.

Idaho State Police said it was assisted by the Gem County Sheriff’s Office, Emmett Police Department, Gem County Fire Department, and Gem County EMS.

The crash remains under investigation.