On April 16, 2024, at approximately 0712 hours, Idaho State Police responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision eastbound on US 12 near milepost 17 in Nez Perce County, Idaho. A white Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling eastbound on US 12 when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Kenworth semi-truck. The driver of the Dodge was transported to the hospital via air ambulance and the driver of the Kenworth was transported via ground ambulance.
The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours and is currently reduced to one lane.