Athol Biker Killed In Prichard Crash

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