Man Injured After Truck Slams Into Tree

A Hayden Lake man suffered minor injuries Friday night after he crashed his truck into a tree on South Hayden Lake Road, Kootenai County authorities said.

Jason Dean Bowman, 35, was taken to Kootenai Medical Center and released Saturday morning.

Witnesses told deputies that Bowman was speeding, passing cars and driving recklessly before crashing his truck.

Authorities said alcohol may have contributed to the accident, which was under investigation.

, DataTimes