KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Sunday night and law enforcement suspects alcohol was a factor.
According to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, a passerby saw a crashed motorcycle and an unconscious rider around 6 p.m. on Ramsey Road near Brunner Road about 10 miles north of Hayden.
KCSO says the rider was identified as 45-year-old Johnny Pankoke of Athol and pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies are investigating but they do not believe any other vehicles were involved. KCSO says DUI is suspected.
Anyone with information is asked to contact KCSO at (208)446-1300.
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