Injury crash US95 Sandpoint Long Bridge

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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: 9/27/23 12:54 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

On 9/27/23 at 10:59 AM, the Idaho State Police responded to a multi-vehicle injury crash on US95 milepost 472.5, just south of Sandpoint on the Long Bridge. A black Ford pickup driven by a 21 year old male was traveling southbound when the driver lost control and hit the jersey barrier. The vehicle then collided with a a northbound white Subaru Forester driven by a 33 year old female. A white GMC Sierra pickup, driven by a 67 year old female, was also involved in the crash. The driver of the Subaru Forester was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway was blocked for crash investigation and vehicle recovery for approximately two hours. The Idaho Transportation Department will be assessing potential bridge damage.

SJT
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