Family identifies pregnant woman hospitalized after crash as driver faces $2 million bond
Sep 04, 2026
The family of a pregnant woman hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash in Nampa on Monday is identifying her as 19-year-old Kyara Engelhart.Kyaras aunt shared her name and photos with Idaho News 6 as the family continues to
navigate the aftermath of the crash. Friends and family say Kyara was excited to become a mother and was looking forward to welcoming her baby.Those who know her describe Kyara as beautiful, loving and someone who could light up a room.Her current condition has not been confirmed by her family, and additional details about her health or her baby's health have not been released. The crash happened Monday, Aug. 31, at the intersection of Middleton Road and Lake Lowell Avenue in Nampa. Police initially reported that three people were hurt. Two people who suffered less-severe injuries were treated and released later that same day.RELATED| Three people hurt in Nampa crash Monday morningThe crash led to the arrest of 29-year-old Abigail Nicole Wolverton. Friends who have known Kyara for years say they want people to know more about her beyond the crash. Hailey Hennessy says she met Kyara when they were five years old, and the two remained friends for about 15 years.I met Kyara when I was 5... Weve connected ever since we met, Hennessy said.Another longtime friend, Lilah Verlander, says their friendship also began when they were children. She was a bright person. And we all loved her so much, Verlander said.Courtnee Smith says she met Kyara after Kyara moved to Nevada during their freshman year of high school.She was new to town. I wasn't the social butterfly, so we just kind of clicked, Smith said.Smith says Kyara quickly became a regular at her home and that their friendship eventually felt more like family.She was at my house every weekend. Shes lived with me, Smith said. Friends describe Kyara as bubbly, likable and someone who could light up a room.They also say becoming a mother was something Kyara had dreamed about.Her whole dream was to be a mom, Smith said.Friends say Kyara has faced challenges throughout her life but always found a way to keep moving forward. WATCH | Learn more from court Family identifies pregnant woman hospitalized after crash as driver faces $2 million bondShe could take it and turn it into a positive situation and a positive outlook on life, Verlander said.According to police, Wolverton faces two counts related to aggravated DUI and injury to a child.During her court appearance Friday afternoon, Wolverton was formally advised of the charges. Wolverton told the judge she understood the charges against her.The judge set her bond at $2 million with pretrial release conditions.If Wolverton posts bond, she would be required to report to pretrial release and comply with a curfew, abstain from alcohol and drugs, submit to testing and not operate or be in possession of a motor vehicle.Wolverton's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Matthew Thompson.Her attorney also notified the court that the defense intends to argue bond at that hearing.Wolverton is currently being held in the Canyon County Jail on the $2 million bond.The investigation remains ongoing.Idaho News 6 will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.For Canyon County happenings, news, and more join our Facebook Group: 2C Neighborhood News - Nampa, Caldwell, MiddletonThis story was initially reported by a journalist and has been, in part, converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.
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