Fatality Crash on Spirit Lake Cutoff and Dream Catcher Ln, Bonner County

The Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash which was reported on January 18, 2025, at approximately 4:27 pm on Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd, near Dreamcatcher Ln, in Bonner County.

A Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 43 year-old male from Rathdrum, Idaho, was traveling southbound on Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd when the vehicle ran off the road into a densely wooded area, causing the vehicle to overturn. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and succumbed to his injuries on scene.

Evidence was found on scene to indicate that alcohol may have been involved in this crash. That evidence is part of the ongoing investigation.

Traffic on Spirit Lake Cutoff was blocked in both directions for approximately 2 hours.

Next of kin has been notified.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho