PLUMMER, ID – Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred south of Plummer, in Benewah County, on Thursday night.

According to police, a gray 2018 Toyota Highlander, with two occupants, was initially traveling westbound on Lovell Valley Road, just west of Highway 95. At about 11:00 p.m., the vehicle drove off the roadway, crashed into a ditch, rolled, and came to rest in a treed area. Upon arrival, a 44 year-old female of Omak, Washington, was found to be deceased. The other occupant, 31 year-old female of Plummer, Idaho, managed to contact a local homeowner who then called emergency services. The surviving occupant was transported to a local hospital by air ambulance for treatment.

Police say alcohol is suspected to be a factor, and both occupants were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Lovell Valley Road was blocked for approximately 3 hours while responders worked on the scene. The crash has since been cleared and the roadway reopened.

This incident remains under investigation.