Three Vehicle Crash On State Hwy 3 and Thorn Creek RD

BENEWAH COUNTY, Idaho – On 10/02/26, the Idaho State Police along with the Benewah County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Maries Police Department investigated a three-vehicle fatality collision that occurred at approximately 4:48 pm at the Intersection of State Highway 3 and Sportsman Road.

Preliminary investigation revealed a silver 2018 Ram pickup driven by a 57-year-old male from St. Maries, ID was stopped in the northbound lane with the intention to turn west onto Sportsman Road. An 86-year-old male from Fernwood, ID, driving a 2022 Honda Ridgeline was traveling northbound behind the Ram pickup and entered the southbound lane around the Ram pickup. While doing so, the Honda Ridgeline collided head-on with a southbound 2026 Kenworth semi-truck driven by a 48-year-old male from Deary, ID. This initial collision subsequently pushed the Honda Ridgeline into the Ram pickup. The driver of the Honda Ridgeline succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Next of kin has been notified.

The driver of the Honda Ridgeline and the Ram pickup were both wearing their seatbelts; it is unknown if the driver of the semi-truck was wearing his.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours. Law enforcement investigators were assisted by the Idaho Transportation Department, the Benewah County Coroner’s Office, Benewah County EMS, and the St. Maries Fire Protection District.

This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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