Fatal Crash on US12 near Powell

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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: 06/16/2021 1:35 AM
Please direct questions to the District Office

On June 15, 2021, at approximately 5:37 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle fatality crash on US12 near milepost 149. This is in between Kooskia and Powell, in Idaho County, ID.

Robert J. Hopp, 54, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, was traveling eastbound on US12 at milepost 149 on a Bronze 2017 BMW motorcycle. Hopp lost control of the motorcycle when he was negotiating a right-hand curve and crashed. His motorcycle came to a rest on the westbound side of the road.

Hopp succumbed to his injuries at the scene. He was wearing a helmet.

Next of kin has been notified. This investigation is ongoing.


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