ISP seeking help, video of fatal crash
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Phillip Siers, whose sister Amanda was critically injured in the crash and niece Amelia, pictured above, was killed, launched a GoFundMe page to help the family cover already-mounting medical expenses.
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ELMIRA — Idaho State Police is seeking the public's help as troopers continue to investigate a fatal crash on Nov. 22.
An area youth was killed when a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup collided with the 2008 Ford Edge in which she was a passenger.
“This investigation is critical to understanding what led to this tragic collision, and we believe someone may have additional information or footage that can help piece together the events leading up to the crash,” said Trooper Travis Bucher, ISP District 1 in a press release. “Even small details that seem insignificant could provide vital clues to help bring closure to the families affected by this devastating loss.”
According to ISP, the crash occurred when the driver of a southbound pickup moved into the northbound lane as he attempted to pass multiple southbound vehicles. The vehicle collided head-on with a Ford Edge in the northbound lane of U.S. 95 near Cindy Lane.
ISP investigators are asking for vehicle dash camera, business surveillance, Ring doorbell video or any other captured video footage of traffic traveling south. Video is sought in the U.S. 95 area from milepost 505 in Boundary County — Bonners Ferry — to the crash site near milepost 479 in Bonner County. The requested timeframe is from 6:45-8:35 a.m.
ISP troopers are also encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the vehicles to speak with investigators.
The community has rallied around the family, raising almost $90,000 in a GoFundMe campaign.
That generosity and words of support mean a great deal and have brought some light to this "incredibly dark time," said Phillip Siers, whose sister and nephew were critically injured. His niece, Amelia, was killed in the crash.
He said his sister is in stable condition but faces a lengthy, difficult road to recovery. His nephew is expected to be released from the hospital within a few days.
"Words truly cannot express how much this means to us," Siers said in an update on the campaign page. "Your love, prayers, and generosity have carried us through the hardest days of our lives. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us."
Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to contact Trooper Travis Bucher at the ISP District 1 Office, 208-209-8620.
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