Injury Crash SH7 MP38, Clearwater County, ID

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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: 08/22/21 8:15 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

On August 22, 2021 at 1:04 pm the Idaho State Police responded to a two vehicle injury crash on SH7 at milepost 38 in Clearwater County. Luke A. Schwartz, 22 years old, of Ferdinand, Idaho was driving northbound on SH7 in a 1998 Dodge Dakota, when he cut through the blind corner into the oncoming lane of travel. Thomas H. Denham, 67 years old, of Lewiston, Idaho was traveling southbound driving a black 2007 KTM motorcycle when he was struck by Schwartzs vehicle. Schwartz was wearing his seatbelt; Denham was wearing a helmet and protective riding gear. Denham was transported to Clearwater Valley Hospital and later relayed to Sacred Heart Medical in Spokane, Washington. The highway was partially blocked for approximately 4 hours. Investigation is ongoing.

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