Hayden man dies following collision

A Hayden man died today after losing control of his vehicle while traveling on Government Way. 

Sheriff's deputies responded at 11:15 a.m. and found that a white 2008 Chevrolet van, driven by Michael R. Poorboy, 55, left the roadway, drove several yards before crashing through a wooden fence and into a tree where it came to rest.

Poorboy was unconscious when deputies arrived; lifesaving efforts were immediately started. Northern Lakes Fire arrived on scene and transported Poorboy to Kootenai Health but they were unable to revive him. His next of kin have been notified.

Preliminary investigation as to the cause of the crash is that Poorboy suffered a medical event as he was driving northbound on Government Way, causing him to leave the roadway. Further information will not be available until autopsy and toxicology results are completed.