Fatality Crash US12 milepost 14

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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: 11/21/2022 12:45

Please direct questions to the District Office

The Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatality collision that occurred at 6 AM at US12 milepost 14 in Nez Perce County.

The driver of a 2006 Kenworth log truck was westbound on US12. The driver crossed over into the eastbound lane and collided head on with a 2016 Freightliner. The Kenworth log truck overturned blocking both lanes of travel. The Freightliner came to rest blocking the eastbound lanes.

The Kenworth was occupied by a 26-year-old male from Saint Maries, Idaho. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Freightliner driver a 50-year-old male from Lewiston, Idaho, and his passenger a 32-year-old male from Lewiston, Idaho were transported to a local hospital via ground ambulance.

Next of kin has been notified. US12 will remain closed for an undetermined period.

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Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho