Two killed in crash near Weippe

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Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening on Idaho State Highway 11 near Weippe.

Idaho State Police say 49-year-old Larry Schwab of Lewiston was travelling southbound in a white 2004 Ford Mustang at about 5:40 p.m. when he went left of center and collided with a northbound 1996 Ford F150 driven by 67-year-old David Carver of Pierce.

Schwab was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash and was wearing a seatbelt.

Carver was not wearing a seatbelt and was airlifted to Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino where he succumbed to his injuries.

Two passengers from Carver’s vehicle were wearing seatbelts and were transported by ground ambulance to Clearwater Valley Hospital with minor injuries.

The roadway was completely blocked for about 3 hours. The investigation is continuing. (Idaho State Police)