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Priest River man dies in Highway 41 crash

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| August 11, 2025 12:44 PM

A Priest River man died in a crash Sunday afternoon on Highway 41, south of Spirit Lake, the Idaho State Police said.

ISP said the 21-year-old was northbound near milepost 18 when the Ford F250 he was driving crossed into the southbound lane and crashed into a black Ford F350 about 2:45 p.m.

The driver of the F250 was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene, according to police.

The driver of the Ford F350, a 62-year-old man from Palm Harbor, Fla., was transported to the hospital via ambulance. 

“Evidence was found on scene to indicate that alcohol may have been a factor,” ISP said in a news release. 

The highway was blocked for about two and a half hours. 

An investigation continues.

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