A car collision in Idaho involving a group of people who were travelling to Fernie for a minor hockey tournament, has resulted in multiple injuries and one death.
According to Idaho State Police, a 2011 Dodge Ram truck collided with the family on Highway 95 near Elmira, ID on Nov. 22 at 8:35 a.m. The truck was being driven by a 61-year-old male from Moyie Springs, ID, who moved into the incoming northbound lane in an attempt to pass vehicles in front of him. He collided head-on with the group's 2008 Ford Edge, driven by a 33-year-old woman from Otis Orchards, WA.
The woman driving the vehicle, a female passenger from Deer Park, WA and a child were transported to the hospital to have their injuries treated, while a second child did not survive the collision.
The driver of the truck has also received treatment.
Cranbrook Minor Hockey Association issued a post on Facebook, confirming the group was travelling to Fernie for a tournament. The U15 Cranbrook Bucks and U15 Spokane Jr. A Chiefs held a moment of silence at a game on Nov. 24 in their honour.
News of the incident has resulted in an outpouring of community support for the victims of the collision. A Go-Fund-Me page set up to help them with medical bills, recovery and a funeral, surpassed its goal by over $40,000 USD.
