According to the Idaho State Police, on Feb. 12, 2013 at 6:30 pm, Paula Clark, 68, of Orofino, Idaho, was driving her 2004 Toyota Corolla westbound on US12 near milepost 35 when she crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound 2005 Dodge Pickup driven by George Stockton, 73, of Kamiah, Idaho. Clark was transported to Clearwater Medical Center in Orofino, and was then transported by Life Flight to St. Joseph Medical Center in Lewiston. Stockton and his passenger, Alice Stockton, were not injured. Alcohol/Drug use is under investigation. The eastbound lane of US12 was blocked for approximately 3 hours. All parties involved were wearing their seatbelts.  

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Clearwater County Sheriffs Office, Nez Perce County Sheriffs Office, Orofino Fire/EMS, Life Flight