Fatality Crash on US 12

Nez Perce County – The Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatality collision that occurred at 6 AM at US12 milepost 14 in Nez Perce County.  

The driver of a 2006 Kenworth log truck was westbound on US12.  The driver crossed over into the eastbound lane and collided head on with a 2016 Freightliner.  The Kenworth log truck overturned blocking both lanes of travel.  The Freightliner came to rest blocking the eastbound lanes.  

The Kenworth was occupied by a 26-year-old male from Saint Maries, Idaho.  The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The Freightliner driver a 50-year-old male from Lewiston, Idaho, and his passenger a 32-year-old male from Lewiston, Idaho were transported to a local hospital via ground ambulance.
Next of kin has been notified.  US12 will remain closed for an undetermined period.

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