Hauser, ID - Kootenai County Detectives have identified the subject struck by a train near Hwy 53 and Pleasantview Road on 05/05/19, as Michael E. Hart a 42 year old male from Post Falls. This incident is still an active investigation and more information may be released at the request of the detectives.
Original Press Release:
On 05/05/19 at approximately 0002 hours, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho State Police and Hauser Lake Fire responded to the area of W. Highway 53 and N. Pleasantview Rd. for a report of a train versus pedestrian. After a short time searching the area, Deputies and Troopers located a white male subject deceased. At this time there is no further information. Additionally, N. Pleasantview Rd. is closed at Prairie Ave. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.
This is an ongoing investigation and as more information becomes available, we will update this case.
Sheriff Ben Wolfinger
By: Sgt. S. Larsen
Case # 19-15180