Injury Crash US12 near SH3 intersection, Nez Perce County

IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE – generated by our News Release ListServer

DO NOT REPLY

—————————————————————————

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: 1/5/23 9:51 PM

Please direct questions to the District Office

On January 5, 2023, at approximately 1239 hours, Idaho State Police responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision eastbound on US 12 at the intersection of US 12 and SH 3 near Arrow Bridge, Nez Perce County, Idaho. A yellow Chevy van was traveling eastbound on US 12. A Western Star log truck was traveling westbound on US 12. The Chevy van failed to maintain its lane and collided head-on with the log truck. The driver of the Chevy, 73-year-old male, suffered severe injuries and was transported via ground ambulance to a nearby hospital. The passenger of the Chevy van was transported to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries. The driver of the log truck suffered no injuries. Evidence suggests neither of the occupants were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

The roadway was closed and reduced to one lane for approximately 3 hours.

445/416 / 3314

————-

Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho