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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 # C09-3334
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DATE: 12/13/09 TIME: 10:45 PM LOCATION: westbound I90 milepost 30 (4th of July pass)
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Greear
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt Field, Idaho Transportation dept., Kootenai County Sheriff's Dept.
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Ristol,Ray AGE 58 yrs old.
ADDRESS Republic,WA
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Freightliner VEHICLE MODEL Semi with 2 empty box trailers.
WRECKER Rouse's towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes
PASSENGER(S): None
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Ristol was traveling westbound I90 when he lost control. His vehicle struck the center barrier, displacing it into the eastbound lanes. Ristol's vehicle came to rest in the right lane on the westbound side, blocking it, and reducing the westbound lanes to 1 lane of travel for approximately 3 hours. The eastbound traffic was stopped completely for about 5 minutes for the barriers to be placed back in the center of the highway. The roads were paved and snow packed.
SUPERVISOR Sgt Field
DSP INITIALS RS 0405
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