Injury crash US12 near SH3 junction, Spalding, Nez Perce County

Idaho State Police is investigating a two vehicle crash that occurred at 11:08 AM at US 12 milepost 15 at the SH 3 junction in Nez Perce County.

A loaded Western Star log truck driven by a 53-year-old male from Pierce, Idaho, was westbound on US12 when an Eastbound white Ford Focus driven by a 66-year-old male from Post Falls, ID, conducted an illegal U-turn.  The log truck swerved left of center to avoid the collision. The Focus then struck the trailer tires causing the log truck to overturn coming to rest in the westbound ditch with his load blocking US12 in both directions.

Both drivers and the 57-year-old female passenger, also from Post Falls, in the Ford were transported to a local hospital via ground ambulance.  All occupants were wearing seat belts. 

Traffic on US 12 and Highway 3 were blocked in both directions for approximately 2 ½ hours.  The Ford driver was cited for reckless driving.  The incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police. 

643/519/2815

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho, District 2 - Central Idaho