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PRESS RELEASE - JENEFER MITCHELL

June 21, 2026

On June 20th, the Bonneville County Coroner's Office responded with Idaho State Police (ISP) to a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on June 20, 2026 at approximately 4:26 PM at milepost 349 US26 westbound, just south of Ririe.

According to ISP, a 2007 Toyota Tundra pulling a utility trailer was driving westbound on US26. A 2017 Honda Accord was also travelling westbound on US26. The Honda reportedly attempted to turn left and was struck by the Toyota.

The driver of the Honda was positively identified as Jenefer Mitchell of Idaho Falls. Mitchell succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced by the Deputy Coroner at the scene. The driver of the Toyota along with the three juveniles, were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital.

The incident is being investigated by the Bonneville County Coroner's Office and ISP. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist ISP investigators, is asked to contact the ISP District 6 office at 208-528-3400. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends affected by this loss.

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