Fatal crash closes U.S. 95

Photo courtesy of BOUNDARY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE This photo taken by a drone shows the aftermath of a two-vehicle collision which occurred Tuesday afternoon on U.S. 95 near McArthur Lake. A 55-year-old Naples man died in the crash.

Photo Courtesy of BOUNDARY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

by Mandi Bateman Editor
| February 5, 2020 9:33 AM

Photo Courtesy of BOUNDARY COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

NAPLES — A 55-year old man from Naples died following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on U.S. 95 near McArthur Lake.

According to the Idaho State Police (ISP) press release, Randall P. Merrifield was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident that occurred at 3:36 p.m., after being ejected from his vehicle.

Merrifield was driving a blue 2003 Toyota Camry north on U.S. 95 when he lost control of his vehicle and traveled into the southbound lanes, striking a semi-tractor with a loaded chip trailer driven by James D. Biddix, 52, of Sedro Woolley, Wash., ISP reported.

Both lanes of the highway were closed until about 8 p.m., with alternating lanes until 1 a.m. The investigation is ongoing.