One dead following overnight crash on SH-53

RATHDRUM — One person is dead following an overnight single vehicle crash on SH-53.

According to Idaho State Police, a 1997 Ford Explorer driven by a single male occupant was traveling westbound on SH-53 near mile marker 5 at approximately 3 a.m. Saturday morning when it drifted off the right shoulder and crashed into a group of trees.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene, ISP said. The male was the only occupant in the vehicle. 

SH-53 was partially blocked for over two hours but has since reopened. Next of kin have been notified. 

The incident remains under investigation by ISP.