Nez Perce County, ID – An 18-year-old Lewiston woman died following a single-vehicle crash Monday evening on Waha Road near Buchanan Road in Nez Perce County.
According to the Idaho State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 8:29 p.m. Monday. The teen was driving a Toyota 4Runner SUV northbound when she veered off the roadway, entered a ditch and rolled. She was airlifted to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Authorities confirmed her next of kin had been notified.
The roadway was closed for about three hours to allow emergency crews to respond and investigate the crash site.
The Idaho State Police noted that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident. Investigators are also examining whether alcohol or drugs were contributing factors.
The crash remains under investigation.
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