Fatal Crash Highway 3 @ 103.5, north of Harrison, Idaho

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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: <11/22/22 02:07>
Please direct questions to the District Office

The Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on November 22, 2022 at approximately 3:36 pm. The crash occurred on State Highway 3 at milepost 103.5, just north of Harrison City in Kootenai County Idaho.

A Dodge Ram Pickup truck was travelling northbound on Highway 3 when it drove left of center into the southbound lanes, crashing into a southbound Ford pickup truck. The Ford was occupied by a 49 year old male driver and his 10 year old son, both from St. Marie?s Idaho. The Dodge was being driven by a 35 year old man from Spokane Valley Washington.

The driver of the Ford was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Dodge and the passenger of the Ford were transported from the scene of the crash to the hospital via ground ambulance. All occupants of the involved vehicles appeared to have been wearing their seatbelts.

Traffic on Highway 3 was stopped for approximately three hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and to conduct a thorough investigation.

Next of kin has been notified. This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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