Palouse man dies in motorcycle accident north of Moscow

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A Palouse, Washington man died in a motorcycle accident overnight north of Moscow.

According to the Idaho State Police, 48-year-old Eric Gearhart was northbound on Highway 95 at milepost 356 when he lost control of his 2009 Suzuki GSX1300 motorcycle on a curve, leaving the roadway.  Gearhart was transported to Grittman Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

Gearhart was wearing a helmet, and authorities believe speed may have been a factor. (ISP)

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