Collision on icy road claims Bonners Ferry woman

November 3, 2017

A Bonners Ferry woman died today in a two-vehicle collision with a semi in Bonner County caused by slick roads. According to the Idaho State Police, Susan L. Rogers, 74, Bonners Ferry, was driving a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle north on Highway 95 at about 12:52 p.m. when she lost control on the slick roadway near mile 478.5 near Ponderay and went into the southbound lane and into the path of a white 2015 Isuzu box truck. The southbound truck, driven by William R. Lawson, 64, Spokane, hit the Beetle on the passenger side. Rogers was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin has been notified. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. The investigation is continuing. The roadway was blocked for three hours.