Coroner identifies man who died after driving off Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls

The Perrine Bridge spans a deep canyon over the Snake River near Twin Falls, Idaho. A man who died Sunday afternoon after driving off the bridge has been identified.

The Perrine Bridge spans a deep canyon over the Snake River near Twin Falls, Idaho. A man who died Sunday afternoon after driving off the bridge has been identified. (Idaho State Police)


Save Story

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The man who died Sunday afternoon after driving off the Perrine Bridge has been identified.

Jerome County Coroner Dan Chatterton told EastIdahoNews.com that Richard "Dean" Krause, 58, of Jerome, Idaho, was the man killed in the incident.

According to Idaho State Police, the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. Troopers were called to the northwest viewpoint of Perrine Bridge on U.S. 93 near milepost 50.

A news release states a 1995 green Ford Ranger went "off the bridge and struck multiple surfaces as it fell into the canyon."

Krause was the sole occupant and died at the scene.

The incident is under investigation, and the Idaho State Police is asking for the public's help. Those who witnessed the crash or have video of the incident are asked to call State Police District 4 at 208-324-6000 and reference case number T25000717.

Most recent Idaho stories

Related topics

IdahoPolice & Courts
Daniel V. Ramirez

    STAY IN THE KNOW

    Get informative articles and interesting stories delivered to your inbox weekly. Subscribe to the KSL.com Trending 5.
    By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
    Newsletter Signup

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button