Family of four killed after train crashes into their lorry at level crossing, leaving community in shock
A family of four in Idaho has died after their truck plowed into an oncoming train at a level crossing after the driver ‘failed to yield’.
The Canyon County Coroner’s Office has identified Benjamin Maupin, 38, wife Kapri Maupin, 35, and their two children, Kayden Maupin, 17, and Ryder Maupin, 11, as the victims.
Idaho State Police said the family was traveling in a Chevrolet Silverado on a private road crossing a railroad crossing in Canyon County when Benjamin “did not yield” and crashed into the high-speed train.
A lack of forgiveness violation occurs when the at-fault driver causes a collision after failing to stop for another driver or pedestrian traveling in the right direction.
According to KTVB7the crash happened near US-20 at milepost 17 in Canyon County.
The Canyon County Coroner’s Office has identified Benjamin Maupin, 38, wife Kapri Maupin, 35, and their two children, Kayden Maupin, 17, and Ryder Maupin, 11, as the victims
Idaho State Police said the four were traveling in a Chevrolet Silverado on a private road crossing a railroad crossing in Canyon County when Benjamin ‘failed to yield’ and crashed into the high-speed train
The crash reportedly happened near US-20 at milepost 17 in Canyon County
The coroner’s office has ruled the crash an accident that ‘has cast a somber shadow over the region, prompting an outpouring of condolences and support from the community.’
Canyon County Coroner Jennifer Crawford further said in the press release that the event was a reminder of the importance of ‘following the rules of the road.’
“This event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of obeying traffic rules and exercising caution when navigating railroad crossings.
“Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking loss,” Crawford said.
The couple jointly owned a historic 200-person event center for weddings and private parties in Nampa called the Mint Barrel Barn Event Center.
The coroner’s office has ruled the crash an accident that ‘has cast a somber shadow over the region, prompting an outpouring of condolences and support from the local community’
Canyon County Coroner Jennifer Crawford further said in the press release that the event was a reminder of the importance of ‘following the rules of the road’
The couple jointly owned a historic 200-person event center for weddings and private parties in Nampa called Mint Barrel Barn Event Center
Reina, a member of the company that has now taken over, posted a tribute on Facebook
Reina, a member of the company that has now taken over, posted a tribute on Facebook.
The new owner wrote: ‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Ben and Kapri Maupin, owners of Mint Barrel Barn, and their two beautiful children, Kayden and Ryder Maupin.
‘After many years of planning, renovations and hard work together, they made the barn what it is today.
‘Our hearts are forever broken and we will never be the same, but we will continue with all planned events, tours and future events, just as Kapri and her family would want.
My name is Reina and I was blessed to work alongside Kapri for close to two years, although it feels like I’ve known her for a lifetime.
‘I will be taking over the running of the venue and I am so honored to be able to do it for my sweet friend and her family.
‘I have some pretty big shoes to fill, but I will do my absolute best to make Kapri proud,’ the post read.
‘After many years of planning, renovations and hard work together, they made the barn what it is today. Our hearts are forever broken and we will never be the same, but we will continue with all planned events, tours and future events just as Kapri and her family would want,’ the new barn owner wrote.
In 2006, Kapri’s family bought the barn and used it as ‘a warm and memorable gathering place for countless events’ for family friends
Kapri began renovations and restoration of the property in 2018 to allow ‘more people to experience history’
According to the event center websitethe gambrel-style barn that was built in 1910 and was used as a mint for some time.
In 2006, Kapri’s family bought the barn and used it as ‘a warm and memorable gathering place for countless events’ for family friends.
Kapri began renovations and restoration of the property in 2018 to allow ‘more people to experience history’.
Idaho State Police are still investigating the crash.