A Kootenai County deputy died in a UTV crash near Elk River on October 10, 2025; cause is under investigation.

A Kootenai County sheriff's deputy has died following a UTV accident near Elk River, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on October 10, 2025, and the deputy was found unresponsive at the scene. The exact cause of the crash is under investigation, and no further details have been released. The sheriff's office confirmed the deputy’s death but did not disclose his name or other personal information at this time.