Pedestrian dies after being struck by car
(Photo courtesy IDAHO STATE POLICE/FILE)
WESTMOND — Idaho State Police said a Bonner County woman was killed after she was struck by a vehicle while walking along the highway near Cocolalla Loop Road early Thursday afternoon.
ISP troopers said the 62-year-old female from Westmond was walking north along the east side of U.S. 95 at about 12:47 p.m. when she was struck by a gold 1998 Toyota Camry, driven by a 71-year-old female from Athol.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Camry sustained no injuries.
Family members have been notified, ISP said in the press release.
U.S. 95 in the area of the crash was reduced to one lane during the investigation for approximately two hours.
The incident remains under investigation.