Tour Van Crash Kills 7 near Yellowstone National Park – Tour Van Accident Attorneys
Breaking News: seven people died in a fiery crash involving a tour van and a pickup truck near Yellowstone National Park. According to Idaho State Police, the incident occurred shortly before 7:15pm on Thursday, May 1, 2025, about 16 miles outside of the national park. Both vehicles involved in the crash caught fire. The incident remains under investigation.
The van was carrying fourteen tourists at the time of the incident. Reportedly, six of the fourteen tourists in the van died. The driver of the pickup truck (a Dodge Ram) also died. Another eight people sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital.
According to the most recent information, the tour van was a Mercedes van; the van was carrying a group of Chinese and Italian tourists. The driver of the pickup truck has been identified as 25-year-old Isaiah Moreno of Texas; he was the only occupant in the pickup truck. The driver of the tourist van had a California license.
If you or a member of your family sustained injuries in a car accident like the one discussed above, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you suffered, you could have the right to file a claim. If the incident was fatal, survivors could have the right to file a wrongful death claim. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team as soon as possible.
Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our car accident attorneys are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed. If you are ready to discuss the legal options available to you with our experienced team, contact us today.

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There are many possible causes of car accidents, which can include the following:
- Unsafe road conditions (including defective traffic signals, poorly lit roads, blind intersections, and more)
- Poor weather conditions (rain, sleet, fog, etc.)
- Reckless driving, including speeding, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, tailgating, overtaking, and more
- Defective vehicles (which may include vehicles with electrical issues, brake issues, etc.)
Car accidents can lead to extensive injuries. Common injuries can include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Concussions and other head injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Herniated discs
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures and dislocations
- Burns
- Lacerations
- Scrapes and bruises
- Crushing injuries
- Entrapment injuries
- And more
In incidents like the one previously described in which the vehicles catch fire, victims can potentially sustain extensive burn injuries ranging in degree as well as smoke inhalation injuries. In addition, it is important to note that fires can make it significantly more difficult for witnesses, bystanders, or even first responders to help. Without a doubt, car crash fires increase the risk that victims sustain severe and even fatal injuries.
No matter the specific injuries that you or a member of your family suffered due to a car crash on the road to a national park, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible.
Understanding Your Right to SueWhen it comes to incidents that occur outside of a national park, multiple parties/entities may be involved. Who can be liable for these accidents? Who can be sued? In most of these cases, liability is based on driver negligence (a driver acting recklessly while behind the wheel); it is important to note that comparative fault negligence may apply, meaning that responsibility of the crash can be shared. If the incident was caused by poorly maintained roads, unsafe construction zones, improper road signage, etc., then government entities could be liable. In the incident involves a commercial vehicle (like a tour bus or tour van), then the company that owns the vehicle or that employs the tour van driver could be liable. In cases in which the incident was caused by a faulty vehicle, then the auto manufacturer may be liable.
Because liability for these incidents can vary significantly, it is important that you reach out to an experienced car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Our legal team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
If you or a member of your family sustained harm in a car accident on a road leading to Yellowstone National Park, you could have the right to sue. Some of the categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:
- All medical expenses incurred (including those incurred prior to the victim’s death)
- All lost wages (including loss of financial support from a deceased family member)
- Pain and suffering (for the mental and emotional distress suffered)
- Funeral and burial costs (if fatal harm occurred)
- Loss of consortium (for the lost ability to have a normal family relationship with the victim)
- Punitive damages (awarded in cases of gross negligence)
- Legal fees (to cover all costs associated with pursuing a claim)
Here at our law firm, our Yellowstone car crash accident lawyers are more than ready to fight for your rights and help you secure the maximum payout available. Whether our experts have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that our team will do everything necessary to ensure that you are fairly compensated. For more information about the possible value of your claim and what you could be awarded, contact us today.
The Downtown L.A. Law Group Can Help You!If you or a member of your family sustained injuries in a car crash while traveling to Yellowstone, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have the right to file a lawsuit and even receive compensation. If you are ready to discuss the legal options available to you, contact our experts as soon as possible. Our firm is committed to remaining accessible to all, so we offer free case evaluations. These include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer your questions and address all your concerns, ensuring that you have access to all the information that you need to either begin or continue your car crash lawsuit. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.
Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our team works on a strict contingency structure, so you will not be required to pay anything at all if your claim is not successful. In other words, if you do not win, you will not be responsible for any legal fees at all.
If you are ready to discuss your legal options with our car accident lawyers, contact us today.
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