Friday, May 5, 2023

Injury Crash SH41/SH53, Rathdrum,ID

Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred on May 4, 2023, at 4:49 pm in the city of Rathdrum, Kootenai County, Idaho.

The driver of green Ford Explorer turned south onto the interchange of State Highway 41 and State Highway 53 and collided with a motorcycle who was traveling east through the intersection. The driver of the motorcycle was transported an area hospital by ground ambulance.

The driver of the green Ford Explorer was a 28-year-old male of Rathdrum, Idaho. There were two passengers in the Ford Explorer, a 23-year-old female and a juvenile, both of Rathdrum, Idaho. All occupants in the Ford Explorer had their seat belts on. The motorcycle was occupied by a 59-year-old male of Blanchard, Idaho. He was wearing a helmet. The incident is still under investigation.