Motorcyclist killed in western Idaho crash
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NEW MEADOWS — A 50-year-old New Meadows man was killed Wednesday evening after his motorcycle crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 95 and crashed off the opposite side of the road.
The crash happened around 6:40 p.m. at milepost 173.4 in Adams County, according to Idaho State Police.
Investigators say the man was riding a 2017 Harley-Davidson north on U.S. 95 when he failed to negotiate a curve. The motorcycle crossed left of center, continued across the southbound lane and left the highway on the southbound shoulder, where it crashed.
The rider died from his injuries at the scene. Police say he was not wearing a helmet.
The crash shut down the northbound lane of U.S. 95 for approximately five hours while emergency crews responded and investigators worked at the scene.
Idaho State Police is investigating the crash with assistance from New Meadows Fire and EMS, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Adams County Coroner’s Office.