Teen dies a day after high-speed crash in Kootenai County - East Idaho News

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Rotham, Idaho
State Highway 41 at Wyoming Avenue
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Rotham Idaho in Rotham, Idaho: A 16‐year‐old girl was driving north on State Highway 41 at a high speed when she lost control and veered off the roadway. The vehicle struck the traffic light support pole at Wyoming Avenue in Kootenai County. She was extricated from the car, transported to a nearby hospital, and died from her injuries the following day.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Fatal
Unnamed teenage driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Teen dies a day after high-speed crash in Kootenai County - East Idaho News

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