Benjamin Maupin,Kapri Maupin Obituary – The four individuals from Nampa who tragically lost their lives after their vehicle was struck by a train near Notus on Saturday, April 13, have been identified by the Canyon County Coroner.
The Idaho State Police reported that the family was traveling in a Chevrolet Silverado on a private road that intersects with a railroad crossing in Canyon County.
The driver, Benjamin Maupin, 38 years old, failed to yield, resulting in a collision with the oncoming train. According to the ISP, all four occupants of the vehicle were pronounced dead at the crash site. The incident occurred at approximately 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, near US-20 at milepost 17.
The victims have been identified as Benjamin Maupin, 35-year-old Kapri Maupin, and their two children, 17-year-old Kayden Maupin and 11-year-old Ryder Maupin, as confirmed by the coroner.
Canyon County Coroner Jennifer Crawford emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and exercising caution when approaching railway crossings, stating, “This event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and exercising caution when navigating railway crossings. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking loss.”
The coroner also expressed that the crash has left the community in shock and cast a somber shadow over the region. The Maupin family owned the Mint Barrel Barn Event Center, a well-known wedding venue in Canyon County, as indicated by social media posts from the business and its website.
