Thursday, February 18, 2010

Injury Crash US95 milepost 296.5

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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 # L10000169

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DATE: 02/17/2010 TIME: 11:06 P.M. LOCATION: US95 milepost 296.5

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Corporal Smith

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sergeant Rouse, Corporal Gilbertson, Nez Perce County Sheriff, Lewiston Fire Department

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VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER : Paul D. Jeffers
AGE : 45
ADDRESS : Clarkston, WA
INJURIES : Yes
HOSPITAL : St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR : 1992
VEHICLE MAKE : Hyundai
VEHICLE MODEL : Excel
WRECKER : Forest Wrecker Service, Lewiston
SEATBELT WORN : Yes


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INCIDENT NARRATIVE :
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Jeffers was traveling southbound at milepost 296.5 on US95 when he traveled off of the paved portion of the highway for an unknown reason. Jeffers vehicle went down an embankment and went 115 feet across Lapwai Creek. Alcohol was a factor in this crash and charges are pending.

SUPERVISOR : Sergeant Rouse

DSP INITIALS : JHO
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