Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash this (Wed) morning along U.S. Highway 12 at milepost 39 near Orofino.
According to an ISP news release, a 2004 Dodge Dakota pickup truck was traveling westbound at around 9:40 a.m. when it drifted across the eastbound lane of travel and drove into a ditch, resulting in a rollover crash. The vehicle was occupied by a 67 year-old man and a 67 year-old woman, both from Orofino. Both were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. The occupants sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital by ground ambulance. The man was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The highway was partially blocked for approximately 30 minutes while first responders investigated the scene.
The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, Clearwater County Ambulance Service, and Idaho Transportation Department assisted with the incident which remains under investigation.
