Friday, November 20, 2009

Fatal Vehicle/Pedestrian crash

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
602 W. Prairie
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 772-6055 FAX: (208) 772-8244

CASE # C09003113

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DATE: 11/19/2009 TIME: 5:20 PM LOCATION: 5th/Cedar, Sandpoint (US95 milepost 474.2)

INVESTIGATING OFFICER:
Cpl Bennett

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES:
Cpl Robnett, Bonner County Sheriff, Bonner County EMS, Sandpoint Fire, Sandpoint PD

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VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER - Mcelroy,Mark H AGE - 49
ADDRESS - Athol, ID
INJURIES - No
VEHICLE YEAR - 1991 VEHICLE MAKE - Ford VEHICLE MODEL - F250
SEATBELTS WORN - Yes

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PEDESTRIAN
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NAME - Joerger, Anthony J

ADDRESS - Sandpoint, Idaho
INJURIES - *Fatal*
HOSPITAL TAKEN - Bonner General Hospital

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: McElroy was stopped at the intersection of 5th and Cedar in Sandpoint. He turned South onto 5th street from Cedar and failed to see a pedestrian (Anthony Joerger) in a crosswalk at that intersection. Joerger was attempting to cross 5th street from East to West. McElroy struck Joerger who was thrown into the roadway. Joerger died later at the hospital from injuries sustained from the crash.

SUPERVISOR - Sgt. Field

DSP INITIALS - JHO
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