One driver killed in head-on crash with a semi on Highway 53 near McGuire Road

A driver died Thursday afternoon when his car hit a semi-truck head-on on state Highway 53 near McGuire Road, Idaho State Police said.

The crash happened at about 3:52 p.m. on Nov. 12.

WHAT POLICE SAY HAPPENED

- A 2006 Acura TSX was heading west on Highway 53 near McGuire Road.
- The Acura drove into the eastbound lane.
- It hit a 2026 Volvo semi-truck and trailer head-on.
- Both vehicles caught fire.

The driver of the Acura died at the scene.

The driver of the semi, a 27-year-old from Alberta, Canada, had minor injuries.

THE ROAD

The highway was blocked for about four hours. One lane was opened from time to time while troopers worked.

Kootenai County Fire and Rescue and the Idaho Transportation Department helped at the scene.

WHAT WE DO NOT KNOW

State Police have not released the name of the driver who died. They said they are still identifying him and will notify his family.

They have not said why the car crossed into the other lane.

The investigation continues. We will update this story when State Police release more.