Latah County, ID — January 8, 2026, a Palouse woman was killed and one was injured following a truck accident around 1:30 p.m. on Highway 95.

According to preliminary statements, the crash took place north of Moscow at the intersection of Highway 95 and Highway 66.

Investigators said that a 70-year-old Palouse, Washington, woman was in a Toyota traveling eastbound on Highway 66. A semi-truck was going southbound. At the crossing, the vehicles collided, following which the Toyota went into oncoming traffic lanes. There, it crashed with a Dodge pickup.

Due to the crash, the Palouse woman was killed. An Otis Orchards, Washington, man from the pickup had serious injuries. Right now, additional details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

A multi-vehicle crash like this is bound to create a chaotic accident scene for investigators. I have to wonder if authorities have the tools, time, and experienced personnel to handle that level of challenge.

Just to be clear, that's not a slight at any specific departments. I've handled hundreds of commercial vehicle accident cases across a more than 30 year career. The fact of the matter is some departments just lack the resources for a deadly commercial truck wreck. That's when things like cellphone records, road analysis, vehicle inspections, and other complex factors slip through the cracks.

In these situations, then, it's sometimes necessary to bring in independent accident reconstructionists to ensure nothing important slips through the cracks. Sometimes, they just confirm what police already found. That alone can be a world of weight off the shoulders of a grieving family. But if authorities did happen to miss something, an independent investigations can help bring that information to light.