Fatality crash in Lemhi County

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Idaho State Police

District 6 1540 Foote Dr.

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828

(208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294

For Immediate Release: 01/30/2017 12:40 pm

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Sunday, January 29, 2017, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash on Salmon River Road, near North Fork in Lemhi County.

James Wilson, 73 of Salmon, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup northbound on Salmon River Road, when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned, coming to rest on the iced-over Salmon River.

Wilson succumbed to his injuries on scene. Wilson was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

SA / KS

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho