A 72-year-old Spokane man died Friday afternoon following a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on westbound Interstate 90 near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Idaho State Police reported the collision occurred just before 2:30 p.m. on an on-ramp along the busy corridor.
The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. No additional information about the SUV driver or potential injuries to other parties has been released.
Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused the two vehicles to collide. The investigation remains ongoing.
I-90 near Coeur d’Alene is a heavily traveled route connecting North Idaho with eastern Washington, and the stretch near the on-ramps has been the scene of multiple serious crashes in recent years. Residents and travelers are reminded to use caution when entering and exiting the freeway, particularly around motorcycle traffic.
This incident is among several recent serious crashes in the Kootenai County area. Earlier this month, a 17-year-old was left in critical condition and two others were injured in separate ATV crashes in the Coeur d’Alene National Forest.
Idaho State Police are asking anyone with information about Friday’s crash to contact their nearest ISP district office.