Man hospitalized after crash in rural Nez Perce County

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A 19-year-old man was injured after a single-vehicle crash late Friday night in rural Nez Perce County.

According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred shortly before midnight near Waha and Rosenkrantz roads.

Deputies found a single Ford sedan off the roadway, and the only occupant was unconscious but breathing.

Life Flight flew the unidentified driver to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries.

The road was closed for about two hours while deputies and an Idaho State Police trooper investigated the crash. Alcohol and fatigue are believed to have been factors.

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