SANDPOINT, ID – Idaho State Police are investigating a two vehicle collision that occurred Saturday in north Idaho.

According to police, at about 10:20 a.m., a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, driven by a 70-year-old male from Hauser, Idaho, was traveling northbound on Spirit Lake Cuttoff Road. The driver of the Harley-Davidson failed to negotiate a curve and lost control prior to crossing the center dividing line into the southbound lane. The motorcycle collided with a water truck that was traveling southbound on Spirit Lake Cuttoff Road.

The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Police say the man was wearing a helmet.

Traffic in both directions on Spirit Lake Cuttoff Road was stopped for approximately three hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.