Idaho State Police – Release
Fatal crash on Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd. and Beare Rd. in Bonner County, Idaho May 31, 2025.
The Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Saturday, March 31, 2025, at approximately 1019 hours, on Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd. near Beare Rd., in Bonner County, Idaho.
A Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, driven by a 70-year-old male from Hauser, Idaho, was traveling northbound on Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd. The driver of the Harley-Davidson failed to negotiate a curve, lost control prior to crossing the center dividing line into the southbound lane.
The driver of the motorcycle collided with a Water Truck, which was traveling southbound on Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd. The driver of the Harley-Davidson was wearing a helmet but was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Next of kin has been notified. Traffic in both directions on Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd. was stopped for approximately three hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved.
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.