Woman Dies in Crash Near Harrison

HARRISON, ID — According to the Idaho State Police, a fatal crash took place October 24, 2023, around 2:52 p.m., on Highway 3 just outside Harrison.

The Idaho State Police stated, “the crash occurred on State Highway 3 near mile post 97.5, just north of Harrison. A 40-year-old female, from St. Maries, Idaho, was driving a black 2001 Toyota 4Runner, southbound on State Highway 3, when she left the roadway and entered the westbound ditch.” The vehicle rolled after leaving the roadway. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle, and was pronounced dead on the scene. State Highway 3 was blocked for about 5-1/2 hours. Coeur d’Alene Tribal Police and Harrison Fire and EMS assisted with the crash, and remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

The name of the deceased is withheld, pending notification to next of kin.