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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732
(208) 750-9300
Fax  (208) 750-9385

For Immediate Release:  02/21/24 4:27 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Wednesday, February 21st, at approximately 7:40 AM, on US12 near milepost 35, just west of Orofino, Idaho. 

A Red 1995 Toyota Camry, driven by a 19-year-old male from Orofino, Idaho, was traveling eastbound on US12 when he made an illegal pass in a no passing zone, lost control of the vehicle, and collided with a westbound vehicle. The vehicle traveling westbound was a White 2012 Ford F550 pickup, driven by a 30-year-old male from Orofino, Idaho. All occupants were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. The driver of the Toyota Camry was transported via ground ambulance to a nearby hospital. 

The highway was blocked for approximately 2.5 hours. 

The incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police. 

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