Teen dies in crash on SH 162 south of Nezperce

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Idaho State Police say slick roads and icy conditions were a factor in crash Monday morning that claimed the life of an 18-year-old man from Craigmont.

Story Published: Oct 30, 2007 at 12:23 PM PST

Story Updated: Oct 30, 2007 at 12:38 PM PST

NEZPERCE - An 18-year-old Craigmont man was killed and three people were injured, including a 17-year-old and two children, when two vehicles collided Monday morning around 8:15 a.m. on State Highway 162 six mile south of Nezperce.

Idaho State Police said a 17-year-old male was headed west when he lost control of his car, creating a head-on collision with a car driven by the 18-year-old who was headed east. ISP said road conditions were icy and slick.

The 18-year-old, who has not been identified pending notification of next of kin, was declared dead at the scene. The 17-year-old was taken to St Mary's Hospital in Cottonwood.

There were 2 male passengers, age 11 and 9, in the vehicle driven by the 17-year-old. The 11-year-old was taken to St Mary's Hospital and the 9-year-old was taken to St Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Both were wearing seat belts, as was the driver.

Airbags deployed in both vehicles.

ISP said the 18-year-old was not wearing a seat belt.

The investigation is continuing.

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