Fatal Crash SH53 at Ramsey Rd, Rathdrum

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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: 07/22/2018 06:19 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

On July 22nd,2018 at approximately 2:46 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a fatal crash near Rathdrum, Idaho. Jesse Villa, 68 years old of Torrance, CA, was travelling westbound on SH53 approaching Ramsey Rd driving a 2000 Honda motorcycle. Joseph Bitner, 22 years old of Athol,ID, was travelling eastbound on SH53 approaching Ramsey Rd in a white 2005 Ford F350. Bitner turned to go northbound on Ramsey Rd and collided with Villa's motorcycle. Villa was thrown from the motorcycle and succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified. Bitner was wearing a seatbelt and Villa was wearing a helmet. Investigation is continuing.

JMR
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