Idaho police release the names of 6 killed in Yellowstone crash
Idaho police release the names of 6 killed in Yellowstone crash

Idaho police has released the names of the six people from China, Italy and California who were killed when a pickup truck collided with their van in a fiery crash near Yellowstone National Park earlier this month
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, with the primary claim about the release of names being supported by multiple sources. There is a minor discrepancy regarding the nationalities of the victims, with some sources providing more specific details than others. The article appears to be neutral in its reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Idaho police has released the names of the six people from China, Italy and California who were killed when a pickup truck collided with their van in a fiery crash near Yellowstone National Park earlier this month.
- Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that Idaho police released the names of people killed in a crash near Yellowstone. It specifies that some victims were from China.
- Verification Source #2: Supports the claim of a fiery crash near Henry's Lake and mentions seven killed.
- Verification Source #3: Supports the claim that Idaho police released the names of 6 tourists killed in a crash near Yellowstone.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the crash occurred on May 1st on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake.
- Analysis:* The claim is largely supported by the sources. The number of victims is slightly inconsistent between sources (6 vs 7), but the core claim about the release of names and the location of the crash is consistent. The nationalities are partially confirmed, with China being mentioned. The article's claim of victims from Italy and California is not explicitly confirmed by Verification Source #1, but it doesn't contradict it either.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "Idaho State Police said Jian Shi, 56, of Shanghai and Xiaoming Jiang, 66, of Guilin, China, died from the May 1 crash along with Ivana Wen, 28, ..." This supports the claim that victims were from China.
- Verification Source #2: "State police release final update on fiery crash near Henry's Lake including names of seven killed." This supports the claim of a fiery crash and the release of names, but contradicts the number of victims (7 instead of 6).
- Verification Source #3: "Idaho police release the names of 6 tourists killed in Yellowstone crash." This supports the claim of the release of names and the number of victims being 6.
- Verification Source #5: "FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) continues investigating the fatal crash that occurred on May 1 on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake…" This confirms the date and location of the crash.