Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle double fatality crash that occurred just before 8:52 p.m. Saturday, August 10, on State Highway 41 near Blanchard in Bonner County.
A Toyota Pickup driven a 50-year-old Sprit Lake man was southbound on State Highway 41 attempting to pass a slow-moving vehicle. A minor driving a Yamaha dirt bike was traveling northbound on State Highway 41 without headlights. The Toyota collided with the dirt bike. The Toyota driver was not wearing his seatbelt and succumbed to his injuries on scene. The driver of the dirt bike succumbed to his injuries on scene as well.
State Highway 41 was blocked for approximately 5 hours. Next of kin has been notified for both individuals.