Fatal Crash Eastbound US12 @ 61 Near Kamiah

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732

(208) 799-5151

Fax (208) 799-5146

For Immediate Release: 08/02/18 4:00pm

Please direct questions to the District Office

The Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle head on collision that occurred on US 12 near mile post 61 near Kamiah, Idaho. Based on the scene investigation and initial interviews the cause of the crash is still under investigation and a determination has not yet been made. Madelon D Caren, 73, of Kooskia, Idaho was driving a green 2001 Ford Explorer. Maria L Workman, 28, of Kamiah, was driving a blue 2001 Dodge Durango. Workman was transported to St. Maries Hospital in Cottonwood, and later airlifted to Spokane. Caren was transported to St. Maries Hospital. Caren's passenger, Michael R Routh, 18, of Kooskia, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Neither occupant in the Ford were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. The driver of the Dodge was wearing a seatbelt. The road was blocked for two and a half hours. The investigation is continuing.

SGT CM / MRW

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Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho