Three hurt in Highway 41 collision

SPIRIT LAKE — Three people were hurt in a collision on Highway 41 on Friday afternoon.

According to the Idaho State Police, a 16-year-old male was driving an ATV when he crossed the highway about 3 p.m. near milepost 16 from Spirit Bend Avenue going westbound to get onto a dirt access road. 

"The ATV failed to yield to southbound highway traffic, and as a result, a red 2018 Subaru Forester driven by a 73-year-old female collided with the ATV," an ISP press release said.

The ATV rider, who was wearing a helmet, was thrown from the ATV.  He was taken via Life Flight helicopter to Kootenai Health. 

The Subaru went off the roadway and crashed into a tree, ISP said. The female driver and her passenger were transported by ambulance also to Kootenai Health, ISP said.

State Highway 41 was blocked for about 40 minutes. 

An investigation continues.