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A family of four dies after a train crashes into their truck at a railway crossing, leaving the local community “in shock”.

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The Canyon County Coroner's Office has identified Benjamin Maupin, 38, his wife Kapri Maupin, 35, and their two children, Kayden Maupin, 17, and Ryder Maupin, 11, as the victims.

An Idaho family of four died after their truck crashed into an oncoming train at a railroad crossing after the driver “failed to yield.”

The Canyon County Coroner’s Office identified Benjamin Maupin, 38, his wife Kapri Maupin, 35, and their two children, Kayden Maupin, 17, and Ryder Maupin, 11, as the victims.

Idaho State Police said the family was traveling in a Chevrolet Silverado on a private road across a railroad crossing in Canyon County when Benjamin “failed to yield” and crashed into the high-speed train.

A lack of surrender rape It occurs when the at-fault driver causes a crash after failing to stop for another driver or pedestrian who is going in the correct direction.

According KTVB7The crash occurred near US-20 at mile marker 17 in Canyon County.

The Canyon County Coroner’s Office has identified Benjamin Maupin, 38, his wife Kapri Maupin, 35, and their two children, Kayden Maupin, 17, and Ryder Maupin, 11, as the victims.

Idaho State Police said the four were traveling in a Chevrolet Silverado on a private road that crosses a railroad crossing in Canyon County when Benjamin

Idaho State Police said the four were traveling in a Chevrolet Silverado on a private road across a railroad crossing in Canyon County when Benjamin “failed to yield” and crashed into the high-speed train.

The crash reportedly occurred near US-20 at mile marker 17 in Canyon County.

The crash reportedly occurred near US-20 at mile marker 17 in Canyon County.

The coroner’s office has ruled that the accident was an accident that “has cast a dark 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 “following the rules of the road.”

‘This event serves as a clear reminder of the importance of respecting traffic rules and using caution when traveling at 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 called the Mint Barrel Barn Event Center.

The coroner's office has ruled that the accident was an accident that

The coroner’s office has ruled that the accident was an accident that “has cast a dark 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

Canyon County Coroner Jennifer Crawford further said in the news release that the event reminded the importance of “following the rules of the road.”

The couple jointly owned a historic 200-person event center for weddings and private parties in Nampa called the Mint Barrel Barn Event Center.

The couple jointly owned a historic 200-person event center for weddings and private parties in Nampa called the Mint Barrel Barn Event Center.

Reina, a member of the company who has now taken over, published a tribute on Facebook

Reina, a member of the company who has now taken over, published a tribute on Facebook

Reina, a member of the company who has now taken over, posted a tribute on Facebook.

the new owner wrote: ‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Ben and Kapri Maupin, owners of Mint Barrel Barn, and their two beautiful children, Kayden and Ryder Maupin.

‘After many years of planning, renovations and hard work, together they made the barn what it is today.

‘Our hearts will be forever broken and we will never be the same, but we will continue with all scheduled events, tours and future events, just as Kapri and his family would want.

‘My name is Reina and I was lucky enough to be able to work alongside Kapri for almost two years, although I feel like I have known her all my life.

‘I will be taking over the operations of the place and I feel very honored to be able to do it for my sweet friend and her family.

“I have some pretty big shoes to fill, but I’ll do my best to make Kapri proud,” the post read.

'After many years of planning, renovations and hard work, together they made the barn what it is today. Our hearts will be forever broken and we will never be the same, but we will continue with all scheduled events, tours and future events, just as Kapri and his family would want

‘After many years of planning, renovations and hard work, together they made the barn what it is today. “Our hearts will be forever broken and we will never be the same, but we will continue with all scheduled events, tours and future events, just as Kapri and his family would want,” the new barn owner wrote.

In 2006, Kapri's family purchased the barn and used it as

In 2006, Kapri’s family purchased the barn and used it as “a warm and memorable gathering space for countless events” for family friends.

Kapri began renovating and restoring the property in 2018 to allow

Kapri began renovating and restoring the property in 2018 to allow “more people to experience the history.”

According to the event center websitethe gambrel style barn that was built in 1910 and was used as a coin still for some time.

In 2006, Kapri’s family purchased the barn and used it as “a warm and memorable gathering space for countless events” for family friends.

Kapri began renovating and restoring the property in 2018 to allow “more people to experience the history.”

Idaho State Police are still investigating the crash.

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