Injury crash US95 at milepost 444 near Athol

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

(208) 209-8620

Fax (208) 209-8619

For Immediate Release: 7/2/23 01:45

Please direct questions to the District Office

The Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on July 1st, 2023. The crash occurred near northbound US 95 milepost 444 in Kootenai County, Idaho at approximately 2240 hours.

A 1940s model Plymouth being driven by a 47-year-old male of Athol, ID, struck a bear before veering off the roadway. The vehicle rolled and the male was subsequently ejected. The vehicle did not have seat belts.

The driver was transported to a local hospital.

Next of kin have been notified. This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

JMR / 467

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho