Fatal crash near Rathdrum
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July 24, 2026 6:20 PM
The Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred this morning at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Highway 53 near milepost 7 in Rathdrum.
According to ISP, the preliminary investigation indicates a 2002 Peterbilt work truck driven by a 51-year-old male from Spirit Lake was traveling westbound on Highway 53, failed to maintain the lane of travel, crossed the eastbound lane, ran off the roadway and crashed into a tree on the eastbound roadside, overturned and caught fire.
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