Fatal Crash NB US95 at MP 211

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

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

(208) 750-9300

Fax (208) 750-9385

For Immediate Release: 08/04/2023 04:40 am

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Thursday, August 3rd, at approximately 9:25 PM, on US95 at milepost 211, just north of Riggins.

A 1995 International tractor trailer pulling a car hauler trailer with 4 vehicles, driven by a 62 year-old male from Nez Perce, ID, was travelling northbound on US95 when the vehicle crossed the center line into the southbound lane and struck a southbound 2022 Chevy Trax head on. The driver of the Chevy was a 54 year-old female from Whitebird, ID.

The International along with the trailer and cars caught fire. The Chevy traveled down a steep embankment and came to rest.

The driver of the International was able to escape the vehicle and had minor injuries. The driver of the Chevy was transported via ground ambulance to an area hospital and later succumbed to her injuries. Her next of kin has been notified.

The roadway was blocked for approximately 4 and a half hours.

The incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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