Teen hospitalized following crash

RATHDRUM — A 17-year-old male was injured in a one-car wreck early Saturday afternoon on State Highway 41 just north of Rathdrum.

According to the Idaho State Police, the teen was southbound in his 2001 Ford Ranger when he lost control of his vehicle and drifted off the right shoulder of the roadway just after 1 p.m. He then crossed Gunning Road and struck a light pole.

The male was extricated from his vehicle and transported to Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, police reported. He was wearing his seatbelt.

His condition was unavailable at press time.