IDAHO FALLS — A 30-year-old man is at the hospital in a medically induced coma after what’s being called a “freak accident” involving his dirt bike.

Josh Byrne, his wife, Shelby, and their two young children live in Burton, outside of Rexburg. On Saturday, Sept. 6, Josh and Shelby, along with other family members, were taking care of Josh’s grandma. Donna Byrne had just been put in hospice due to her health. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer last year.

Joselyn Byrne, Josh’s cousin, said she wanted the two to go home and get some rest that afternoon. She said Josh went to run a quick errand on his dirt bike.

“He was just going home to rest, and then this freak accident happened,” Joselyn said.

The crash occurred on an asphalt road with loose gravel on it.

“He lost control. He

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