Trooper Applies Tourniquet to Injured Pedestrian
Idaho State Police recognized a trooper who relayed the dispatch call and a trooper who treated a severely injured pedestrian struck on US 95.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Accidents
A 38-year-old pedestrian from Lewiston was struck by two northbound vehicles on US 95 near milepost 309 on Monday, November 9, 2026, and sustained severe injuries. Idaho State Police Trooper Dan Smith, the first emergency responder on scene, applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding.
Why it matters
The response highlights how an officer's quick action can stabilize a critically injured person until emergency medical services take over. The Idaho State Police publicly recognized the troopers involved in the response.
The data comes from an Idaho State Police incident announcement covering the crash timing, location and the pedestrian's age. The pedestrian remains hospitalized and the investigation is ongoing, so the cause of the collision has not been determined.
The players
Idaho State Police
Idaho State Police is the state's statewide law enforcement agency responsible for highway patrol and criminal investigations.
Trooper Dan Smith
Trooper Dan Smith is an Idaho State Police officer who was the first emergency responder on scene and applied the tourniquet.
Trooper Riley Urquidi
Trooper Riley Urquidi is an Idaho State Police officer who relayed the dispatch call while monitoring Nez Perce County radio traffic.
The details
Trooper Dan Smith arrived first and applied a tourniquet to control bleeding before emergency medical services arrived and took over care. The pedestrian was taken by ground ambulance and later transferred by air ambulance for further treatment. Trooper Riley Urquidi, on temporary duty in District 2 from District 3, monitored Nez Perce County radio traffic, heard the original dispatch and relayed the call to Idaho State Police.
Timeline
Monday, November 9, 2026, at approximately 4:38 p.m.: Pedestrian struck by two northbound vehicles on US 95.
Monday, November 9, 2026: Trooper Smith applied aid until EMS arrived.
November 11, 2026: Idaho State Police announced the trooper recognition.
Seasonal Patterns
Idaho State Police patrol duties on US 95 place this emergency response within the agency's statewide highway responsibilities. The recognition follows the department's role in responding to pedestrian crashes on the state's major north-south corridor.
Drivers and pedestrians on US 95 near Lewiston should remain alert in areas where roadway crashes occur. The incident underscores that emergency aid from officers can be critical before ambulances arrive.
The takeaway
Quick first aid, including applying a tourniquet to control severe bleeding, can make a meaningful difference before professional medical care arrives. Pedestrians and drivers should stay alert on busy highways.
Further reading
For more on roadway incidents, browse the Accidents section.
