Idaho Briefs April 7, 2014

One killed in US 95 accident near Lapwai

A 5-year-old Lapwai girl was killed and two other Lapwai residents were injured in a one-car wreck on U.S. 95 near Lapwai Saturday evening.

Idaho State Police reported that Bianca Sekayouma, 38, was driving her 2006 Jeep Commander south on 95 near milepost 296 when she failed to negotiate a right curve. The vehicle left the roadway, striking a utility pole and rolling multiple times. Sekayouma, Mia Martinez, 7, and Maya Martinez, 5, were not wearing seat belts and were ejected. All three were transported to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston.

ISP reported the roads were bare and dry. Nez Perce County Sheriff and Nez Perce Tribal Police assisted.

Twin Falls man wants preliminary hearing

TWIN FALLS (AP) - A 23-year-old Twin Falls man charged with first-degree murder said he didn't receive adequate legal advice before waiving his right to a preliminary hearing.

Bradly Frank James filed an affidavit in 5th District Court on Wednesday seeking to set aside the waiver of the preliminary hearing.

James on Feb. 4 waived the hearing and was bound over to district court where he pleaded not guilty to the Dec. 12 fatal shooting and stabbing of 58-year-old Larry Ray Miller.

The Times-News reported that James changed attorneys on March 17, and the next day filed a motion seeking to set aside the waiver.

A trial date has been set for July 11. James is being held in the Twin Falls County Jail without bond.