Fatal Crash US12 milepost 64, Kamiah area

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732
(208) 799-5151
Fax (208) 799-5146

For Immediate Release: 05/12/2017 3:59 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

On July 30, 2019, at 3:18 PM, the Idaho State police responded to a report of a vehicle versus motorcycle crash on US12 milepost 64, near Kamiah, Idaho. A 2001 Acura CL passenger car driven by Wayne Hodges (22 year old male of Orofino, ID) was traveling eastbound when he crossed left of center, almost striking a first motorcyclist, then struck another motorcycle head on. The motorcycle that was struck was a 2011 Harley Davidson tricycle type motorcycle, driven by Joe Armstrong (76 year old male of Dufur, OR). Subsequently, a 2011 Dodge 3500 pickup pulling a utility trailer driven by Thomas Wishard (52 year old male of Longview, WA) crashed into stationary farm equipment off the side of the road to avoid the initial collision. Hodges was transported by ground ambulance to Clearwater Valley Hospital, then transported by air ambulance to Kootenai Health. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Armstrong was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. Wishard was not injured, and was wearing a seatbelt. The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours. Next of kin for Armstrong have been notified. The investigation continues.

SJT
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