Three people from Etna were involved in a multi-vehicle accident near Soda Springs, Idaho on Wednesday, May 13.

According to Idaho State Police, the accident occurred at 4:44 p.m. on northbound State Highway 34 at milepost 68, which is roughly eight miles north of Soda Springs. ISP said a 2024 Toyota Prius, driven by a 49-year-old male with a 20-year-old male passenger and a 50-0year-old female passenger all from Etna, Wyoming were raveling northbound.  A 1996 Dodge Dakota driven by a 28-year-old male from Pocatello, ID., a 2005 Acura driven by a 23-year-old female from Preston, ID., and a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 25-year-old male from Soda Springs, ID., were stopped ahead waiting for a dust storm to pass.

The Toyota Prius attempted to pass the stopped vehicles. When it attempted to re-enter the northbound lane of travel it blocked the southbound lane.

According to ISP, a 2005 Dodge Ram driven by a 66-year-old male from Soda Springs, ID., traveling northbound on SH34, attempted to pass all vehicles and side swiped the Silverado and struck the Prius, causing the Dakota to collide with the Acura.

All occupants were wearing seatbelts except one of the passengers of the Toyota Prius.

All occupants of the Toyota Prius were transported to a local hospital by ground EMS.

The lanes of travel were blocked for approximately 3 hours.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Caribou County Sherriff Office, Soda Springs Police Department, and Caribou County EMS.

This crash remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.