Injury Crash US95 & Samuels Rd, Bonner County

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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: 11/8/22 11:00 PM

Please direct questions to the District Office

The Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle vs. train collision that occurred at approximately 5:53 PM on 11/8/22 near US 95 at Samuels Road in Bonner County. A white 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV was traveling westbound on Samuels Road when it was struck by a train. The SUV was occupied by a 62-year-old male driver from Naples, Idaho. He was taken via air ambulance to a nearby hospital. He was wearing a seat belt. Traffic on US 95 was slowed for approximately one hour as emergency responders worked to assist the driver and clear the area. This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

SJT

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho