Fatal Crash EB I90@12.9, Coeur d'Alene

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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: < 12/30/17 02:35 >
Please direct questions to the District Office

On December 29th, 2017 at approximately 10:32 p.m. a fatal crash occurred on Interstate 90 at milepost 12.9, in Coeur d?Alene, Idaho. A green 1995 Acura Integra driven by Jonah Z. Leeder, 20, of Coeur d Alene, Idaho and juvenile passenger was traveling eastbound when Leeder attempted to pass another vehicle and spun out of control causing his vehicle to stall perpendicular to oncoming traffic in the right lane. A gold 2000 Chevy Silverado driven by William E. Swan, 45, of Coeur d Alene, Idaho was also traveling eastbound when he T-boned Leeder. The juvenile passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene and Leeder was transported to Kootenai Health. All three were wearing their seatbelts. Next of kin has been notified and the investigation is ongoing.

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