Fatal crash near Worley, occurred 07/09/22

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

(208) 209-8620

Fax (208) 209-8619

For Immediate Release: 07/16/2022 08:15 am

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Saturday, July 9th, at approximately 11:39 am, on US95 near milepost 408.

A Harley-Davison motorcycle, driven by an 81-year-old male from Post Falls, Idaho, was travelling southbound on US95 near milepost 408 when he collided with a Can-Am Spyder motorcycle being driven by a 85-year-old male. Both riders were transported to Kootenai Health by ambulance, for injuries sustained in the crash. The 81-year-old male succumbed to his injuries several days later while at the local hospital.

The Idaho State Police are working with the Kootenai County Coroner on notification for next of kin.

Both motorcycle riders were wearing their helmets.

The roadway was blocked for approximately 1 hour.

The incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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