“Idaho State Police PRESS RELEASE —————————–
DATE:Â August 25, 2015Â Â TIME: 5:22 PMÂ Â Â LOCATION: Elmira railroad crossing off of US95 near milepost 490.1
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner County
VEHICLEÂ #1
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DRIVERÂ Â Â Lee, James RÂ Â Â Â AGE 67
ADDRESSÂ Auburn, California
INJURIES? Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 2002   VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Pickup
WRECKERÂ Northwest Auto Body
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes
INCIDENT NARRATIVE:   Lee was traveling eastbound on Elmira road in his pickup when he failed to stop for the crossing at the Union Pacific railroad tracks and was struck by a northbound train on the passenger side. He was the only occupant of the vehicle and was flown to Kootenai Health where he succumbed to his injuries. Investigation is ongoing.”