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Wrong-Way Driver Causes Crash on I-90
POST FALLS, Idaho – At about 2:30 a.m. on August 14, 2025, the Idaho State Police (ISP) responded to a two-vehicle crash in the westbound
Idaho State Police announces promotion of Jens Pattis to Major
MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to announce the promotion of Jens Pattis to the rank of Major. In his new
Reckless driving complaint leads to PIT maneuver and DUI arrest
NEZ PERCE COUNTY, Idaho – At approximately 2:12 p.m. on Aug. 12, Idaho State Police dispatch began receiving citizen reports of a red Toyota RAV4
Fatal Crash on Highway 41 south of Spirit Lake
KOOTENAI COUNTY, ID Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 2:45 PM on State Highway 41 near mile post 18,
Two Vehicle Fatality Crash near Blackfoot
BLACKFOOT, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred August 8, 2025, at approximately 5:03 a.m., on I15 at mile
Idaho State Police investigating two-vehicle injury crash near Sandpoint, Idaho
Sandpoint, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred August 7, 2025, at approximately 3:28 p.m., on US 95 at mile
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