Fatal crash US95 MP478.5, Sandpoint, Idaho

IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer
DO NOT REPLY
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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: <11/03/17 04:22>
Please direct questions to the District Office

On November 3rd, 2017 at approximately 12:52 p.m., a fatal crash occurred on Highway 95 at milepost 478.5, in Sandpoint, Idaho. A silver 2000 Volkswagen Beetle driven by Susan L. Rogers, 74, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, was traveling north when she lost control on the slick roadway and went into the southbound lane. A white 2015 Isuzu Tractor Trailer, driven by William R. Lawson, 64, of Spokane, Washington was traveling south when his vehicle struck Roger's vehicle on the passenger side. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. Rogers was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next of kin has been notified. The investigation is continuing. The roadway was blocked for three hours.

MRW
-------------