Isaih Moreno Obituary, Death; – Last week, a pickup truck collided with a tour van near Yellowstone National Park, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. According to the Idaho State Police, the truck crossed the center line of the highway and struck the van.
Investigating officers have confirmed that the Dodge Ram pickup crossed the line on U.S. Highway 20, impacting the Mercedes passenger van, as stated in a report released by the police on Tuesday. The cause of the driver’s deviation into oncoming traffic is still under investigation.
The van was carrying a group of twelve Chinese tourists and one Italian tourist, along with the driver. Tragically, five Chinese tourists, the Italian tourist, and the pickup driver lost their lives in the incident, as reported by the police, the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, and the Italian Consulate General in San Francisco. The driver of the pickup has been identified as Isaih Moreno, a 25-year-old from Humble, Texas. The accident occurred on Thursday evening near Henry’s Lake State Park in eastern Idaho, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometers) west of Yellowstone National Park.
At the time of the collision, the truck was heading west while the van was traveling east towards Yellowstone. Video footage from the scene indicated clear weather conditions. Following the collision, both vehicles caught fire, according to police reports. DNA testing will be necessary to identify the remaining deceased individuals, as stated by law enforcement.
Additionally, eight other passengers in the van sustained injuries. Due to the involvement of a commercial vehicle and the severity of the crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting an independent investigation. NTSB personnel have visited the site and are currently reviewing evidence. Recent data from the International Trade Administration indicates that 36% of international visitors arriving in the U.S. by air cited visits to national parks and monuments as their primary leisure activity during their stay.
