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One victim killed after fiery crash near Henrys Lake in Island Park identified
Idaho State Police have confirmed the identity of one of the seven individuals killed in a devastating two-vehicle crash near Henrys Lake in eastern Idaho.
The collision occurred Thursday evening, April 24, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., on U.S. Highway 20 near mile marker 399, just outside of Henrys Lake State Park.
According to a statement released by Idaho State Police, a Dodge Ram pickup truck traveling westbound collided head-on with an eastbound Mercedes passenger van carrying a group of tourists en route to Yellowstone National Park.
The impact of the crash caused both vehicles to catch fire.
The van was reportedly transporting 14 individuals as part of a tour group.
Tragically, six passengers inside the van and the driver of the pickup truck were pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency medical teams quickly responded, deploying an air ambulance along with other ground and air resources due to the severity of the injuries.
Three of the surviving occupants were airlifted to hospitals in Bozeman, Montana, and Idaho Falls for treatment.
Their current conditions have not been released.
The Fremont County Coronerโs Office has identified one of the deceased as 25-year-old Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas.
Authorities have withheld the names of the other six victims pending notification of their next of kin.
Due to the complexity of the incident and the extent of the fire damage, officials say the identification process may take additional time.
The Fremont County Coroner will determine the official cause and manner of death for all victims.
U.S. Highway 20 remained closed for several hours Thursday night as investigators examined the scene, documented evidence, and began the process of reconstructing the sequence of events leading up to the deadly crash.
Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate the incident and have not yet released information on the possible cause of the collision.
Further updates will be provided as new details become available.
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Suspended Dearborn Ford worker Thomas Sabula received more than $320K after Trump flips him off
DEARBORN, Mich. โ A suspended Ford Motor Company employee has become the focus of national attention after a confrontation with former President Donald Trump during a visit to a Dearborn assembly plant, prompting an outpouring of public support that has raised more than $324,000 for his family through an online fundraiser.
The worker, Thomas โTJโ Sabula, a 40-year-old United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 600 member, was placed on suspension pending an internal investigation following an exchange that occurred while Trump was touring the facility.
According to video later obtained and published by TMZ, an off-camera voice can be heard shouting โpedophile protectorโ at the former president, an apparent reference to the administrationโs handling of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
In the footage, Trump appears to mouth an expletive and make a hand gesture before walking away.
The Washington Post subsequently identified Sabula as the individual who made the remark.
In an interview with the newspaper, Sabula confirmed that he was suspended after the incident and said he believes the action amounts to political retaliation.
โAs far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever,โ Sabula told The Post. โBut I am concerned about my job. I believe Iโve been targeted for political retribution for embarrassing him in front of his friends.โ
Sabula, who describes himself as politically independent, said he has never voted for Trump, though he has supported Republican candidates in the past.
In the days following the incident, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist Sabula and his family during his suspension.
The campaign states that Sabula is โa father of two young children, a husband, and a proud UAW Local 600 line worker,โ and that the funds will be used to help cover household and living expenses โduring this time of uncertainty.โ Donations quickly surged past $100,000, with notable contributions reportedly made by the rock band Dropkick Murphys.
Supporters have characterized Sabulaโs actions as a form of protest and free expression, while others have questioned whether his conduct violated workplace policies.
Ford Motor Company and union representatives have not publicly released details regarding the status of the internal investigation or whether disciplinary action beyond the suspension is being considered.
Following his visit to the Dearborn plant, Trump went on to deliver remarks at the Detroit Economic Club, where he had last spoken in October 2024.
The incident continues to draw attention amid broader political debate, as questions remain about workplace discipline, free speech, and the role of political expression in employment settings.