Family-of-four are killed after train smashed into their truck at railroad ... trends now

An Idaho family-of-four has died after their truck smashed into an oncoming train at a railroad 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 kids, Kayden Maupin, 17, and Ryder Maupin, 11, as the victims. 

The Idaho State Police said the family were traveling in a Chevrolet Silverado on a private road intersecting a railroad crossing in Canyon County when Benjamin 'failed to yield' and crashed into the high-speed train. 

A Failure to Yield violation occurs when the at-fault driver causes a crash after not stopping for another driver or pedestrian going in the right direction. 

According to KTVB7, the crash happened near US-20 at milepost 17 in Canyon County. 

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The coroner's office has ruled the crash as 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 news release that the event reminded the importance of 'adhering to traffic regulations'. 

'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,' Crawford said. 

The couple jointly owned a historic 200-person event center for weddings and private parties in Nampa named Mint Barrel Barn

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