Pocatello, ID — May 28, 2025, Three people were injured following a car accident that occurred at around 4:40 P.M. on Interstate 86.

Authorities are investigating after a car accident injured three people on the westbound lanes of Interstate 86. According to reports, the vehicle was traveling westbound on I-86 when it lost control for unknown reasons and left the highway, crashing onto Hiline Road below.

First responders arrived and transported all three occupants to the hospital in unknown conditions. At this time it does not appear any other vehicles were involved and the investigation status and identities of the motorists have not been released.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a vehicle leaves a highway and crashes below, it raises immediate questions about what caused such a dramatic loss of control. With no other vehicles involved, it becomes even more important to dig deeper into potential contributing factors.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A fall from an elevated roadway isn’t a common occurrence, and it deserves detailed scene reconstruction. Investigators should analyze the vehicle’s path, review driver behavior leading up to the crash, and confirm whether the car responded as expected to driver inputs. These types of incidents are complex, and without experienced crash reconstructionists involved, critical clues can be missed.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a car veers off a highway without an obvious reason, mechanical failure needs to be considered. Steering malfunctions, brake issues, or problems with traction systems could all play a role in sudden loss of control. A visual check isn’t enough—a full mechanical inspection is needed to rule out these possibilities, especially before the vehicle is repaired or scrapped.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles typically log detailed information, including speed, brake use, steering inputs, and system warnings. This data can help clarify whether the driver made any corrective moves or if something prevented control. It also helps confirm timing and sequence of events in a way that witness statements and road evidence cannot. If not collected promptly, that digital evidence can be lost.

Crashes like this demand more than assumptions—they require a clear, methodical approach to uncover what truly happened. That kind of work helps ensure nothing important is left out of the story.

Plain-language takeaways:

Vehicle data may reveal whether the driver tried to regain control and what the car was doing.

Falling from a highway onto a road below calls for deep investigation and scene mapping.

Hidden mechanical issues could have caused the crash and should be checked carefully.