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LEADORE — Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred on December 1st, 2025, at approximately 2:46 p.m. on State Highway 28 near milepost 76 near Leadore.

A gray 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser was driven by a 40-year-old male out of Salmon. The Pt Cruiser was heading eastbound on State Highway 28 when it swerved to the left and crossed both lanes of travel. The vehicle then traveled up a slight embankment and overturned, coming to a final resting position on its top on the left side of the roadway.

The driver was wearing his seatbelt and succumbed to his injuries on scene.

Idaho State Police were assisted by the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office, Lemhi EMS, Air Idaho and Lemhi Search and Rescue.

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