Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Injury crash US95 MP 468 (Sagle Rd)

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave Ste A
Coeur d Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8730 FAX: (208) 209-8618

CASE # C10-324

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DATE: Feb. 10th, 2010 TIME: 8:43 AM LOCATION: SB US95 MP 468 (Sagle Rd)

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. C. Greear

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpls. Jayne and Bennett, Sgt. Field, Bonner SO, Sagle Fire and EMS

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Eli G. Zech AGE 18
ADDRESS Sagle, ID
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE 2001 Honda Odyssey
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Scott A McKay AGE 56
ADDRESS Vancouver, WA
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Bonner General Hospital
VEHICLE 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
WRECKER Hartman's Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: At approximately 0843 hours on 02/10/2010, Scott McKay of Vancouver, WA was driving southbound on U.S. 95 approaching the intersection with Sagle Road, Sagle, ID. Eli Zech of Sagle was at the Sagle Conoco gas station and preparing to cross U.S. 95. As McKay passed the Conoco driveway, Zech accelerated forward and struck the right rear of McKay�s Chrysler Pacifica. The Chrysler rolled onto its top and slid across the center-turn lane, across both northbound through lanes and came to rest on the right northbound shoulder, partially blocking the northbound travel lane. Zech was cited for inattentive driving.

SUPERVISOR Sgt Field

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