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Motorcyclist Fatally Struck in Highway Collision
22 Aug
Summary
- A 63-year-old Rathdrum man died in a motorcycle crash.
- The collision occurred on U.S. Highway 95 in Plummer, Idaho.
- The crash involved a motorcycle and a Jeep, blocking traffic for three hours.
A fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Wednesday, August 21st, 2026, on U.S. Highway 95 in Plummer, Idaho. A 63-year-old man from Rathdrum was traveling northbound on his motorcycle when a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by a 25-year-old Plummer woman, turned east onto Seltice Avenue. The motorcyclist was unable to avoid the collision and struck the Jeep. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jeep driver, who was wearing a seat belt, was released without injury. The crash led to intermittent highway blockages for about three hours. The Idaho State Police are leading the investigation, with assistance from local tribal police and the Benewah County Sheriff's Office.
