Injury Crash SH41 at Wyoming Ave***Update

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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: 03/23/2022
Please direct questions to the District Office

Update***
The driver of the Mazda succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital on March 20th. The Idaho State Police would like to express our appreciation to the public who came forward and assisted us with information.

Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 11:50 AM on SH41 and Wyoming, in Kootenai County.
The driver of a 1999 Western Star Semi was northbound on SH41 and collided in the intersection with an eastbound white 1993 Mazda MX-5.

The semi unit was occupied by a 74-year-old male driver from Coeur d?Alene and the Mazda was occupied by a 45-year-old male from Spokane, Washington. The driver of the Mazda was taken to a nearby hospital by ground ambulance.

Traffic on Highway 41 was blocked in both directions for approximately two hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police. Witnesses to the collision are being asked to contact the Idaho State Police at 208-209-8730.


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