Multiple Vehicle Crash on State Highway 51 Near Riddle, in Owyhee County

RIDDLE, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating three crashes that occurred on State Highway 51 at milepost 9, near Riddle, in Owyhee County.

Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating three separate crashes which occurred at 10:33 p.m. on July 18, 2024, on State Highway 51 at milepost 9, near Riddle, in Owyhee County.

A 2017 Jeep Compass was driving southbound on State Highway 51. The driver, a 36-year-old female from Owyhee, Nevada, struck a cow in the roadway. 

A 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle was driving northbound on State Highway 51 at milepost 9.  A 61-year-old-male of Spring Creek, Nevada, struck a horse in the roadway. 

A 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle was also northbound on State Highway 51 at milepost 9.  A 62-year-old-male of Elko, Nevada, struck a separate cow in the roadway.

The driver of the Jeep was wearing a seatbelt and the driver of the 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle was wearing a helmet and both were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital.  The driver of the 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle was wearing a helmet and transported by air ambulance to a local hospital. 

This incident is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho