Injury Crash US95 milepost 308 Lewiston, Idaho

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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: 1/5/21 10:00 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

On January 5, 2021, approximately 1154 hours, Idaho State Police along with the Nez Perce County Sheriff?s Office investigated a crash, northbound on US 95 at milepost 308, in front of the Clearwater River Casino. Steven Swain was traveling northbound on US 95 at milepost 308, in his green Subaru Legacy. Dale Williamson was stopped at the stop sign, at the north entrance to the Clearwater River Casino, in his blue Toyota Highlander.

Williamson entered the roadway. Swain was unable to stop and struck Williamson on the driver?s side. Both drivers and Williamson?s passenger suffered minor injuries. The Subaru caught fire. Both northbound lanes and entrances to the casino were blocked until fire was able to extinguish the fire. All occupants were wearing their seatbelts.
The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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