IDAHO FALLS, ID — A fundraiser for the family of a Rigby woman who died after a crash north of Idaho Falls had brought in more than $57,000 by Saturday morning. Courtney Cramer, 30, was taken to a local hospital after the Aug. 18 collision and died the next day from her injuries, according to the Bonneville County Coroner’s Office.
Her death has left behind her husband, Kyle Cramer, and the couple’s four children. The online fundraiser says the money will help the family cope with both immediate and long-term needs after the sudden loss.
Idaho State Police say pickup struck minivan after stop-sign violation
Idaho State Police said the crash happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at North 3900 East and County Line Road. Investigators said Cramer was driving a silver 2018 Honda Odyssey northbound on North 3900 East when she failed to yield at a stop sign.
State police said the minivan was struck on the driver’s side by a white 2026 Ford F-250 pickup traveling eastbound on County Line Road. The pickup was driven by a 59-year-old Rigby man. Police said Cramer was not wearing a seat belt, while the pickup driver was.
Crash closed the intersection for about three and a half hours
Emergency crews remained on scene long enough to block the intersection for roughly three and a half hours while they worked the crash. Idaho State Police said the investigation is still open.
The coroner’s office said life-saving efforts were given at the hospital after Cramer was transported there, but she died the following day. Officials have not said whether any citations or charges are expected. The collision adds another fatal case to a stretch of highway and county-road crashes that can turn deadly quickly when right-of-way is not followed.
GoFundMe organizers say family faces emotional and financial strain
The fundraiser was set up on behalf of the family after Cramer’s death, with organizers describing her as a loving wife and devoted mother. They said the money will help Kyle Cramer as he raises the couple’s four children and handles expenses tied to the loss.
Organizers wrote that the family faces not only grief, but also practical burdens in the days, months and years ahead. The fundraiser page was still accepting donations as of Saturday morning for anyone who wants to help the family through the transition.
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