Fatal Crash SH3 at milepost 113.2, south of Rose Lake, ID

The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 5:33 pm on SH3 at milepost 113.2, five miles south of I90 in Kootenai County.  A 20-year-old male from Cataldo, ID, driving a green 2008 Honda CR-V lost control of his vehicle and drove off the pavement. The vehicle overturned and landed in the Coeur d’Alene River becoming fully submerged.  The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.  SH3 was blocked for approximately one hour then opened for alternating traffic while the scene was being investigated.  The male’s next of kin has been notified.

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department, Shoshone County EMS, and Shoshone County Fire Department assisted with the incident.

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho