Thursday, March 10, 2022

Fatal Crash SH41 at Mile Post 22, Spirit Lake

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 209-8620
Fax (208) 209-8619

For Immediate Release: 3/10/2022 10:36 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 5:23 PM on SH41 near milepost 22, North of Spirit Lake in Bonner County.

The driver of an Acura sedan was northbound on SH41 when the driver went left of center, hitting a Dodge Dakota pickup head on. The 39 year old driver of the Acura succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver of the Acura was not wearing his seat belt. The female driver of the Dodge Dakota was life flighted to Sacred Heart in Spokane for her injuries. The juvenile in the Dodge Dakota was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Next of Kin has been notified. Traffic was completely blocked on SH41 for more than two hours. This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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