Idaho State Police Seek Public Help After Early-Morning Crash Involving Lewiston Police Officer
Crash Involving Patrol Vehicle Closes Lewiston Intersection for Hours
Idaho State Police are asking the public for assistance in connection with an early-morning crash in Lewiston that involved a patrol vehicle operated by a Lewiston Police Department officer. The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. on April 26 at the intersection of D Street and 5th Street in Lewiston, Idaho.
According to Idaho State Police, a Lewiston Police Department patrol vehicle — a black 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a 30-year-old female officer from Lewiston — was traveling westbound on D Street when a black 2009 Cadillac Escalade, driven by 29-year-old Tristyn Weeks of Lewiston, struck the driver’s side of the patrol vehicle while attempting to pass. Weeks was also traveling westbound behind the patrol vehicle at the time of the collision.
Both drivers sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The intersection at D Street and 5th Street was closed for approximately six hours while emergency responders worked the scene.
Multiple Agencies Respond; Investigation Ongoing
The response to the crash drew resources from several agencies across Nez Perce County. Idaho State Police were assisted on scene by the Lewiston Police Department, the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, the Lewiston Prosecutor’s Office, Lewiston Fire Department, and Lewiston Public Works.
Idaho State Police are leading the investigation, which remains open. Investigators are specifically asking anyone who had contact with Tristyn Weeks prior to the crash or who observed the black 2009 Cadillac Escalade in the area to come forward with information. The public is asked to contact ISP at (208) 750-9300 and reference case number 2026-00051803.
The fact that Idaho State Police — rather than Lewiston Police — are leading the investigation is consistent with standard protocol in Idaho when a law enforcement officer is involved in a crash. Having an independent agency conduct the investigation ensures impartiality and transparency in determining the facts surrounding the collision.
The crash occurred in the early hours of a Sunday morning, when traffic along the D Street and 5th Street corridor in Lewiston would typically be light. The six-hour closure of that intersection would have impacted access to surrounding neighborhoods and local traffic patterns through the morning hours.
Crashes involving law enforcement vehicles draw particular public interest, especially in smaller communities like Lewiston where residents are closely connected to local agencies. The multi-agency response — spanning ISP District 2, the sheriff’s office, fire, public works, and the prosecutor’s office — reflects the seriousness with which such incidents are handled in Nez Perce County.
ISP District 2, which is headquartered in Lewiston at 2700 North and South Highway, serves Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce counties. The district routinely handles crash investigations, criminal cases, and public safety matters across a broad stretch of north-central Idaho.
Lewiston has seen a number of law enforcement-related incidents draw public attention in recent months. A Lewiston man was charged with felony battery on a police officer in a separate case, and a woman was sentenced for her role in a Lewiston overdose death, underscoring ongoing public safety challenges facing local authorities.
Idaho State Police have not indicated a timeline for completing the investigation, but authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to reach out promptly. Witness accounts and any available video footage from the area prior to the crash could prove valuable to investigators.
What Comes Next
The investigation into the April 26 crash at D Street and 5th Street remains active. Idaho State Police have not announced any charges in connection with the incident as of the time of this report. Members of the public with information are encouraged to call ISP District 2 at (208) 750-9300 and reference case number 2026-00051803. Updates are expected as the investigation progresses.