The Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash that occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 10, 2026, on eastbound Interstate 90 near milepost 64, close to Mullan in Shoshone County, Idaho. The crash, which took place at approximately 1:52 a.m., resulted in the death of a female pedestrian at the scene and prompted a lane closure lasting several hours along one of North Idaho’s most heavily traveled interstate corridors.
What Happened on I-90 Near Mullan
According to Idaho State Police, a red semi-truck driven by a 30-year-old male from Mountlake Terrace, Washington, was traveling eastbound on Interstate 90 when it struck a female pedestrian who was in the roadway. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. As of the time of the release, the victim had not been positively identified by authorities.
The circumstances that brought the woman onto the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 in the middle of the night remain under active investigation. Idaho State Police have not released details regarding how the pedestrian came to be in the roadway, and no information has been provided regarding whether alcohol, weather conditions, or other contributing factors played a role in the crash.
The eastern stretches of I-90 near Mullan run through rugged terrain in the Silver Valley region of northern Idaho, where the interstate corridor is a key commercial and travel artery connecting Kootenai County and the greater Coeur d’Alene area with Montana and points east.
Lane Closure Disrupted Early Morning Traffic
Following the fatal crash, eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 were blocked for approximately three and a half hours while emergency responders and ISP investigators processed the scene. Traffic disruptions along I-90 in the pre-dawn hours can have ripple effects across North Idaho’s transportation network, particularly for commercial trucking operations that rely on overnight runs through the Panhandle region.
Idaho State Police District 1, which is headquartered in Coeur d’Alene and serves Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties, is leading the investigation. District 1 troopers handle traffic enforcement and crash investigation across a wide swath of northern Idaho’s highway system, including the high-traffic I-90 corridor.
Impact on Kootenai County Residents and Travelers
While the crash occurred in Shoshone County near Mullan, it has direct relevance to Kootenai County residents who regularly travel I-90 eastbound for work, recreation, or commerce. The interstate serves as the primary connection between the Coeur d’Alene metro area and destinations including Wallace, Kellogg, and the Montana border. Fatal crashes along this stretch are a reminder of the hazards that can emerge at any hour on high-speed rural stretches of Idaho’s major interstate highways.
The female pedestrian involved in the fatal crash has not yet been identified, meaning family members or individuals with knowledge of her identity or whereabouts are encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately. Idaho State Police are also asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information related to the circumstances surrounding the crash to come forward.
What Comes Next — How to Help
Idaho State Police are actively seeking the public’s assistance as investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the fatal crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Corporal Daniel Taylor at (208) 209-8620.
The investigation remains ongoing, and Idaho State Police have not indicated a timeline for releasing additional details, including the identity of the victim pending next-of-kin notification. Updates from the Idaho State Police are published through the agency’s official news release system at isp.idaho.gov.
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