Fatal Jeep Rollover Accident Reported in Northern Idaho

IDAHO STATE POLICE REPORT 2/2/26: A single vehicle accident in Northern Idaho is being investigated by the Idaho State Police. The accident happened north of Athol, near Lake Pend Oreille, which is part of District 1 - Northern Idaho for the ISP.

The accident reportedly happened at 7:58 AM, on Tuesday, February 2nd on US95 at mile marker 451. In the report from the Idaho State Police we learn:

• Troopers responded to the report of an unknown injury rollover crash of a 94’ Jeep Wrangler located southbound US95 at milepost 451.
• The 79 year old male driver was transported by ambulance to Kootenai Health where he was pronounced deceased.

The accident closed both lanes of the highway for a short amount of time and ISP were assisted by the Idaho Transportation Department with traffic control.

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