A Jerome man agreed to plead guilty to manslaughter following a fatal crash that killed a 46-year-old woman. Under the terms of the plea agreement, the defendant faces a minimum prison sentence of five years.
State Parks police reported that the vehicle struck an unstaffed toll plaza at the park entrance in Jerome. The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire. Authorities confirmed the incident resulted in the death of the female passenger.
The plea deal resolves the criminal charges stemming from the collision. No further details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the crash were provided in the initial reports. The case highlights ongoing public safety concerns at state park facilities.