Family-of-four are killed after train smashed into their truck at railroad crossing - as friends say 'our hearts are forever broken' and remember their kids, 17 and 11, as 'beautiful children'

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. 

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 foursome 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

The crash reportedly happened near US-20 at milepost 17 in Canyon County

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 Event Center. 

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'

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

Reina, a member of the company who has now taken over posted 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 the 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 are forever broken, and we will never be the same, but we will be continuing with all scheduled events, tours, and future events, just as Kapri and her family would want.

'My name is Reina, and I was blessed to be able to work beside Kapri for close to two years, although it feels like I’ve known her for a lifetime. 

'I will be taking over the operations of the venue, and I am so honored to be able to do so for my sweet friend and her family. 

'I have some pretty big shoes to fill, but I will do my absolute 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 are forever broken, and we will never be the same, but we will be continuing with all scheduled events, tours, and future events, just as Kapri and her family would want,' the new barn owner wrote

In 2006, Kapri's family bought the barn and used it as 'a warm and memorable gathering space for countless events' for friends in family

Kapri began renovations and restoring the property in 2018 in order to allow 'more people to be able to experience the history'

According to the event center's website, the gambrel style barn that was built in 1910 and was being used as a mint still for some time. 

In 2006, Kapri's family bought the barn and used it as 'a warm and memorable gathering space for countless events' for friends in family. 

Kapri began renovations and restoring the property in 2018 in order to allow 'more people to be able to experience the history'. 

The Idaho State Police is still investigating the crash.