Man dies after hitting tree in northern Idaho car crash
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The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
On June 21, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Idaho State Police responded to a fatality crash on US12 near milepost 18 in Nez Perce County.
A 60-year-old male from Juliaetta driving a Chevy Aveo was traveling eastbound on US12. The preliminary investigation indicated the Aveo crossed into the westbound lane of travel and off the westbound side of the highway before striking a tree.
The driver was pronounced deceased on scene.
Evidence indicates that a seatbelt was not in use at the time of the crash. Next of kin has been notified.
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.