Joel Sams dies in fatal Moscow-area car crash

Joel Sams dies in fatal Moscow-area car crash

Fatal Moscow-area car crash death of Joel Sams – Obituary

Joel Sams, 40, of Lewiston, tragically passed away on November 25, 2024, following a car accident south of Moscow. The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. on U.S. Highway 95 near Eid Road when Sams, driving a blue 2001 Ford Focus, swerved to avoid stopped traffic due to construction. His vehicle collided with a white 2021 Chevrolet Silverado before driving off the road and down an embankment.

Sams, who was not wearing a seatbelt, sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist with repatriation costs for Sams’ family.