Coroner identifies Blackfoot man killed in I-15 crash north of Chubbuck
News Release
UPDATE:
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI) —Authorities in Bannock County have identified the man killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 Thursday night as 31-year-old Darold Stricklin of Blackfoot, Idaho. Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner confirmed the identity and notified Stricklin’s next of kin.
“I want to express my condolences to Darold’s family and friends as they grieve the loss of their loved one,” said Coroner Torey Danner.
According to the Idaho State Police (ISP), Stricklin was driving a silver 2003 Honda Accord southbound on I-15 when he lost control. The Honda slid into the median, colliding with a red 2019 Ford F150, a Cat Tractor Blade, and a CAT Front End Loader. All of the struck vehicles were unoccupied.
ISP reported that Stricklin was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from his vehicle. He died from his injuries at the scene.
The Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
ORIGINAL:
The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred Thursday, July 10, 2025, at approximately 9:35 P.M. on I15 near milepost 73, just north of Chubbuck.
A Silver 2003 Honda Accord, driven by a 31-year-old male from Blackfoot, was traveling southbound on I15 when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Honda slid into the median and struck a Red 2019 Ford F150, a CAT Tractor Blade, and a CAT Front End Loader. All struck vehicles were unoccupied.
The 31-year-old male was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. The driver succumbed to his injuries on scene.
The left southbound lane was blocked for approximately two hours while crew worked to assist those involved in the crash.