Fatal Crash US95 @194, South of Riggins

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732
(208) 750-9300
Fax (208) 750-9385

For Immediate Release: 12/22/20 3:55 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Idaho State Police responded to a fatal, two vehicle, head-on collision, southbound US 95 near milepost 195, Idaho County, Idaho.

The Ford, pulling a 15 foot trailer, was traveling northbound on US 95. The semi-truck was traveling southbound on US 95. The Ford crossed left of center, colliding head-on with the semi-truck. Both drivers were transported.

Traffic was backed up for several hours as both lanes were blocked. One lane is currently open for travel. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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