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Kootenai County deputy dies in UTV crash near Elk River

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A Kootenai County Sheriff's Office deputy, Dale Law, died in a UTV crash near Elk River on Friday morning. The 43-year-old was ejected from the vehicle when it rolled off an old logging road. The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office received a report of an overdue UTV at approximately 1:41 a. m. , leading to a search operation involving drones, helicopters, and local hunters.

The missing UTV was discovered at noon near the South Fork of Robinson Creek. Law was a resident of Hayden, Idaho, and this incident underscores the risks associated with operating UTVs in rugged terrain. Law's death marks a significant loss for the local law enforcement community. Authorities will likely review safety protocols for off-road vehicle operations following this tragic event. The support from local hunters during the search reflects the community's commitment to assisting law enforcement in times of crisis.

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