Multiple injuries reported after Highway 53 crash
Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 2 weeks, 6 days AGO
A crash involving multiple injuries occurred Monday afternoon on Highway 53 near milepost 12 near Rathdrum, according to a news release by Idaho State Police.
The crash took place at about 1:44 p.m. when a FedEx delivery truck driven by a 33-year-old man from Spokane, Wash., was traveling east on Highway 53.
The collision occurred as the FedEx driver turned left in front of a Kenworth truck and trailer traveling west driven by a 40-year-old man from Bonners Ferry.
Idaho State Police, Idaho Transportation Department and Northern Lakes Fire responded to the scene.
Both drivers were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. As of 5:40 p.m., the highway remained blocked as crews continue to clear the scene.
The crash is still under investigation by the ISP.