Blanchard woman hurt in crash near Twin Lakes

A Blanchard woman was hurt in a two-vehicle crash near Twin Lakes today.

The Idaho State Police said the accident happened about 2:45 p.m. on Highway 41 at Nursery Lane in Kootenai County. A 2005 Toyota Corolla driven by a 56-year-old woman from Blanchard was northbound when it crossed left of center and struck a southbound 2010 Dodge pickup driven by a 45-year-old man from Priest River, a press release said. The driver of the Corolla was transported to a hospital by ambulance. The roadway was reopened at 4:30.

Impairment is being investigated as a contributing factor, the release said. Any witnesses are asked to contact Sgt. Justin Scotch at 208-209-8640. An investigation continues.