Man arrested in connection to fatal November crash in Bonner County

BONNER COUNTY — An arrest has been made in connection with a November crash on U.S. 95 that resulted in a fatality. 

61-year-old Rick Gross of Moyie Springs was arrested and booked into Bonner County jail for three counts of Aggravated Reckless driving, Vehicular Manslaughter, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, according to a press release from Idaho State Police. 

Gross was located through the combined efforts of the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, Bonner County Sheriff’s Office, ISP investigators, and the U.S. Marshals Task Force, which includes investigators from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and the Coeur d’Alene Police Department. 

“A family is forever impacted by Mr. Gross’ alleged actions. Hopefully, his arrest and prosecution will provide some closure for the victim’s family,” said United States Marshal Brent Bunn. “The District of Idaho is proud to assist our state and local partners with the arrest of Mr. Gross and helping to keep our communities safe.”

ISP continues to investigate this case and seeks additional information or video footage that may provide insight into the events leading up to the crash. 

Anyone with information should contact Trooper Travis Bucher (208-209-8620). 

Investigators are seeking vehicle dash camera, business surveillance, Ring doorbell video, or any other video footage of traffic traveling south on U.S. 95 from milepost 505 in Boundary County to the crash site near milepost 489 in Bonner County between 6:45 and 8:35 a.m. on Nov. 22, 2024.