Police: Deadly crash on Hwy 95 is weather related

broken glass - emergency lights - roadIdaho State Police confirm that a deadly crash on Highway 95 Friday afternoon was weather related. 

The crash happened at approximately 12:52 p.m. at milepost 478 in Sandpoint and blocked the roadway for three hours. 

Officers say that 74-year-old Susan Rogers of Bonners Ferry, Idaho was traveling north when she lost control on the slick roadway and went into the southbound lane. 

64-year-old William Lawson of Spokane was traveling south when his car struck Roger's vehicle on the passenger side. 

Both drivers were wearing their seat belts. 

Roger died at the scene. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

(story and image: KHQ.com)


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