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Fatal Crash on Dufort Rd near Otts Basin Rd

ISP investigates multi-motorcycle crash on Dufort Rd in Bonner County, Idaho.

Bonner, Idaho- Idaho State Police is investigating a four-vehicle collision on Dufort Rd. There were multiple serious injuries along with one fatality.

Just before 11:46 a.m. this morning, Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers responded to a multi-vehicle motorcycle crash on Dufort Rd. During the investigation it was determined that a motorcycle going westbound on Dufort Rd. crossed over the center dividing lines while negotiating a right-hand turn. The 68-year-old male of Post Falls, Idaho was struck by a truck pulling a camper trailer and fatally injured in the crash. Two additional motorcycle riders were seriously injured due to a secondary crash. Both riders were transported to a local hospital via Life Flight helicopters. No other injuries were reported. The roadway was closed in both directions for approximately four (4) hours. Next of kin was notified. Bonner County Sheriff’s assisted with investigating the incident. Alcohol and drugs are not considered to be a factor of the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

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