KHQ Right Now - News and Weather for Spokane and North Idaho | One person killed in head-on collision on Hwy. 95
Member Center:
ATHOL, Idaho. - The Idaho State Police dispatch has confirmed that at least one person has been killed in a head-on collision that happened on Hwy. 95 four miles north of Athol Monday afternoon.
The crash occurred at milepost 455, and Hwy. 95 was blocked in both directions between Granite-Kelso Cut-Off Road and South 113 Road. The road remained blocked for about two and a half hours while police investigated the crash and rescue crews helped clear the scene.
ISP says a Dodge Intrepid, driven by 43-year-old Michael L. Johns of Athol, and a Jeep Liberty, driven by 27-year-old Jayme Ruben Shottanana of Bonners Ferry, collided around 5:15 p.m. Monday. Michael Johns was killed in the wreck, police say he was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. Jayme Shottanana was taken to Kootenai Medical Center with unknown injuries. Police say Shottanana was wearing her seat belt.
Authorities say the crash is under investigation, and they are trying to determine which vehicle was traveling in which direction at the time of the wreck.
Alcohol is said to be a factor in the crash.
Comments Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these
Terms of Service
You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login or register See all comments |
MSN - A video has emerged on the Internet that has enraged millions. More>>
View the newest 6-day forecast for the Spokane area from the KHQ Weather Authority: More>>
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire at the Tung Loon Restaurant just before 10:00 Tuesday night. More>>
KHQ WEATHER AUTHORITY: Labor Day weekend weather: One day that's the best...and then there's the rest. More>>
SPOKANE, Wash. - KHQ-TV, the NBC affiliate in Spokane, WA is pleased to announce a multi-year contract extension with anchor Stephanie Vigil. More>>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Late Thursday afternoon fire crews responded to a kitchen fire inside of a unit at the Regal Ridge Apartmentys on Spokane's South Hill at 53rd & Regal on Spokane's South Hill. More>>
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A 28-year-old Washington state woman who had acid thrown in her face says she will not let the attack wreck her life.
More>>
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kia Motors is recalling about 35,000 Soul and Sorento vehicles to fix wiring in the interior lighting panels that could lead to fires.
More>>
