Athol, ID – A 16-year-old girl from Athol was injured Thursday morning after her scooter collided with a tow truck at the intersection of US-95 and State Highway 54, according to the Idaho State Police (ISP).
The crash happened around 7:44 a.m. on September 17, 2025, at the southbound off-ramp of US-95 in Athol. ISP reported the incident involved a 2007 International tow truck driven by a 37-year-old Athol man and a juvenile female riding a scooter.
The teen was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition has not yet been released. Authorities said the crash remains under investigation.
According to police, anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Idaho State Police District 1 office at 208-209-8730.
The crash caused delays in the area during the morning commute as emergency crews worked the scene. Motorists traveling through Athol, Kootenai County, and along US-95 near State Highway 54 are advised to use caution while the investigation continues.
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