A Shelley, Idaho man lost his life following a multi-vehicle accident on US-26 around Palisades Reservoir Saturday afternoon.

Idaho State Police said the accident occurred December 14 at roughly 2:16 p.m. at milepost 391, which is near Little Elk Creek Rd. The 66-year-old male was traveling eastbound in a Jeep Renegade when he crossed the center line, colliding with a 2020 Freight 114SD Snowplow traveling westbound.

According to ISP, the driver of the Jeep sustained critical injuries and succumbed to those injuries at the scene. A passenger in the Jeep, a 67-year-old female, also sustained injuries and was transported via ground ambulance to a local hospital. The snowplow driver, a 48-year-old male from Swan Valley, Idaho was not reported to have received any serious injuries.

ISP said all three people involved were wearing seatbelts.

The road was closed in both direction for approximately four hours.

Idaho State Police were assisted by Wyoming Highway Patrol, Idaho Transportation Department, Idaho Falls Ambulance, Swan Valley Fire Department, and Bonneville Sheriff’s Office. The incident remains under investigation.