Injury Crash SH3 at milepost 53, near Clarkia, Shoshone County

Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash which occurred at approximately 02:54 PM, June 21, 2024, on SH 3 near milepost 53 in Shoshone County. A 19-year-old male from Saint Maries Idaho driving a grey 2019 Toyota Tacoma was involved in a rollover collision with a 32-year-old male from Pullman Washington driving a grey 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota was not wearing their seatbelt, sustained critical injuries, and was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital. The driver and sole occupant of the Chevrolet was wearing their seatbelt and sustained no apparent injuries. Traffic on US 95 was blocked in both directions for approximately 1.5 hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved. After approximately 1.5 hours, traffic was diverted along an alternate route. The roadway was reopened for traffic approximately 3 hours after the crash occurred. This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho