Alleged reckless driver sought

RATHDRUM - The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department is seeking a reckless driver who fled on foot in the area of Ramsey Road and Highway 53 east of Rathdrum on Monday morning.

A deputy was monitoring speeds near the area of Ramsey and Garwood Road in the 40 mph speed zone when a southbound vehicle, a blue 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, traveling at 90 mph passed.

The vehicle continued southbound on Ramsey until it crashed in the ditch on the northwest corner of the intersection of Ramsey and Highway 53.

According to witnesses, the driver and only occupant fled on foot in a northwesterly direction.

Deputies were unable to locate the driver who was described as a white male, 18-20 years of age, 5-foot-8 to 6-foot tall and about 150 pounds with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and dark shorts.

The vehicle was impounded. It had fictitious license plates, but the vehicle has not been reported stolen. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information are asked to call 446-1300 and ask for Deputy Leyk.