One killed, another injured in early-morning crash

SAGLE — One person was killed and another seriously injured after an early morning vehicle crash on U.S. 95 in Sagle.

Idaho State Police said the Mercury SUV was northbound at about 2:04 a.m. today, Nov. 15, on U.S. 95 near milepost 469 — in the area of Sagle and Monarch roads — when it left the roadway, overcorrected and rolled.

The vehicle was occupied by 35-year-old female and a 33-year-old male. The female was taken to Bonner General and was subsequently Life Flighted to Kootenai Health. The male succumbed to his injuries on scene.

Evidence was found on scene to indicate alcohol/drugs may have been involved in this crash. That evidence is part of an ongoing investigation.

The incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.