Injury Hit and Run Crash SH54@8.8, 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: <08/13/19 00:20>

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Monday, August 12, 2019, at 8:44 PM, the Idaho State Police responded to an injury hit and run crash on State Highway 54 milepost 8.8 in Athol, Idaho. A juvenile was riding a bicycle westbound on the shoulder of the roadway. He was struck by a dark colored pickup, possibly a General Motors make. The bicyclist was struck by the passenger side mirror, breaking out the glass portion, which was located at the crash site. The bicyclist was transported by ground ambulance with non-lifethreatening injuries to Kootenai Health. Any witnesses or anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Sgt Sutton with the Idaho State Police.

SJT

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho