Perrine Bridge Crash Victim Identified
BOISE, Idaho — The Jerome County Coroner has confirmed the identity of the driver involved in a fatal crash at the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls. 58-year-old Richard “Dean” Krause from Jerome, Idaho, was pronounced dead at the scene on Sunday afternoon after his 1995 Ford Ranger drove off the northwest viewpoint of the Perrine Bridge.
First responders found Krause’s pickup truck at the bottom of the canyon. According to the Idaho State Police, the vehicle “struck multiple surfaces as it fell into the canyon.”
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Anyone with information or footage of the incident is encouraged to contact the authorities at 208-324-6000.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
