Fatality Crash US95 MP424.8, South of Coeur d'Alene, ID

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 209-8620
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For Immediate Release: <01/24/18 19:05>
Please direct questions to the District Office

On January 24, 2018 the Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle fatality crash SB US95 milepost 424.8, near Mica Grade. Michael D. Pitts, 58 year old male of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, was driving northbound in a blue 1989 Toyota pickup. Floyd K. Morris, 52 year old male of Post Falls, Idaho, was southbound in the right lane in a Grey 2016 Ford F350 pickup when Mr. Pitts failed to negotiate a left hand curve, crossed left of center and struck Mr. Morris's vehicle head on. Mr. Morris continued southbound going off the right shoulder and down an embankment. The vehicle rolled coming to rest on its top. Mr. Pitts' vehicle rolled onto its top, coming to rest on the passenger side on the shoulder of the roadway. Mr. Pitts was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. He was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. Mr. Morris and his passenger, Matthew T. Little, 40 year old male of Harrison, were treated and released on scene. Next of kin has been notified.


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