Update: The Crash on I90 milepost 9 claims the life of a Post Falls woman

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

(208) 209-8620

For Immediate Release: 05/20/2021 3:20 PM

Please direct questions to the District Office or the ISP Public Affairs Office isppio@isp.idaho.gov

Working with the Kootenai County Coroner's Office, the victim of Tuesday nights fatal collision on I-90 between Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene has been identified as Ms. Darci G. Melvin, 54, of Post Falls.

The Idaho State Police are working to learn more about what led to the crash.

Investigating Troopers would like to speak with anyone who may have more information on this incident. Anyone who witnessed a gray 2018 Subaru Cross Trek driving eastbound on I-90 from Post Falls prior to the collision, observed the collision itself, or who may have been on scene prior to law enforcement arrival and have not yet spoken to police, is urged to call ISP Trooper Enrique Llerenas at (208) 209-8730.

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May 19, 2021 – The Idaho State Police continue to investigate last night's crash on I-90 near milepost 9 between Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene.

Here's what is known at this time:

At approximately 10:51 p.m., the Idaho State Police received the call of a vehicle fire on the westbound shoulder of I-90. Upon arrival, Troopers observed a fully engulfed passenger car burning on the westbound roadside with the fire spread into the trees in the area. Further investigation this morning has led to the vehicle being identified as a gray 2018 Subaru Cross Trek, a compact SUV.

Additionally, investigating Troopers found roadway evidence indicating the Subaru was eastbound on I-90 near milepost 9 when it drove into the median. After crossing the median, the Subaru vaulted across both westbound lanes and the raised metal guardrail and landed in the trees on the westbound roadside of I-90. Sadly, the incident resulted in the death of the Subaru's driver, the only occupant of the vehicle. Today, ISP Troopers are working closely with the Kootenai County Coroner's Office to positively confirm the deceased.

Search for Witnesses:

ISP Troopers would like to speak with anyone who witnessed this crash or who may have more information on this incident. Anyone who witnessed this Subaru driving eastbound on I-90 from Post Falls prior to the collision, observed the collision itself, or who may have been on scene prior to law enforcement arrival and have not yet spoken to police, please call ISP Trooper Enrique Llerenas at (208) 209-8730.

ISP would like to thank the Kootenai County Fire-Rescue Department for their assistance.

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