James C. Mitchell, 48, of Athol, was killed Saturday afternoon when he lost control of his motorcycle on Prichard Creek Road, crossed the center line, and crashed into a pickup driven by Michael W. Ellis, 51, of Silverton. The accident occurred at about 1:55 p.m. Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene. Neither Ellis or his passenger, Ranae Ellis, 45, of Silverton, were hurt in the accident. ISP report below.

 

CASE #: C09001643

DATE: June 13, 2009
TIME: 1:59 pm
LOCATION: Prichard Creek Rd @ mile post 4
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Lininger
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl. Howard, Tpr. Branch, Forest Service, Rose Lake QRU, Shoshone County


VEHICLE #1:
DRIVER: James C Mitchell
AGE: 48
ADDRESS: Athol, ID
HELMET: Yes
INJURIES: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN: Shoshone Funeral Home

VEHICLE:
YEAR:  1994             MAKE: Kawasaki          MODEL: Motorcycle
WRECKER: Nickersons Towing

VEHICLE #2:
DRIVER: Michael W Ellis
AGE: 51
ADDRESS: Silverton, ID
SEATBELTS: Yes
INJURIES: No

PASSENGER: Ranae Ellis
AGE: 45
ADDRESS: Silverton, ID
SEATBELT: Unknown
INJURIES: No


VEHICLE:
YEAR: 1999              MAKE: Dodge     MODEL:  Ram Pk
WRECKER: None

INCIDENT INFORMATION: At approximately 1:55pm James Mitchell was west bound on Prichard Creek road at mile post 4.4 when he crossed the center line while taking a corner. He lost control of the bike and crossed directly into the path of the Dodge pick-up. Mitchell was declared deceased at the scene. Investigation continues.

NEXT OF KIN NOTIFIED: Yes