Nykinzi Thomas killed in Truck Accident in Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls, ID — October 19, 2023, Nykinzi Thomas was killed in a semi-truck accident at around 7:00 a.m. along Yellowstone Highway.
According to authorities, the accident happened on Yellowstone Hwy where it intersects with W 49th S. Nykinzi Thomas—age 18—was reportedly in a Ford Taurus. For unknown reasons, the Ford Taurus entered the intersection and was struck by a double-trailer semi-truck which was driving west on Yellowstone Highway.

Both the Ford and the semi-truck crossed over into eastbound traffic, resulting in collisions with four other vehicles. Once emergency services arrived, reports state that Nykinzi Thomas was extricated from her vehicle and taken to a local hospital in critical condition. She was later pronounced dead as she had succumbed to the injuries incurred during the accident. No further details are available at this time, and the investigation into the accident is still underway.

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