LEWISTON, ID – A 26-year-old St. Maries man succumbed to injuries he received in a collision which has closed US 12 between Lewiston and Orofino since around 6:00 a.m. this morning. The Idaho State Police says the driver of a 2006 Kenworth logging truck was westbound at milepost 14 when he crossed over into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with a 2016 Freightliner.
“Kenworth log truck overturned blocking both lanes of travel. The Freightliner came to rest blocking the eastbound lanes,” a press release states.
Next of kin has been notified.
The Freightliner’s driver, a 50-year-old male from Lewiston, and his passenger, a 32-year-old Lewiston man, were transported to a local hospital via ground ambulance.
US12 will remain closed for an undetermined period.
