Saturday, April 3, 2010

Crash US12/ D St, Lewiston

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W. Wilbur Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8618

CASE # L10000306

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DATE: 4/3/2010 TIME: 2:20 AM LOCATION: WB US12 MP 0.3, D Street, Lewiston

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Smith

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Lewiston PD, Clarkston PD

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Trevor L. Balbach AGE 21
ADDRESS Lewiston, ID
INJURIES: None crash related
HOSPITAL: Tri-State Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR: 2008 VEHICLE MAKE: Ford VEHICLE MODEL: Focus
WRECKER Forests Towing

INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Lewiston Police Department had Balbach on a traffic stop when he fled from them. Balbach passed by an Idaho State Police Trooper at 90 mph and shortly after crashed his vehicle on US12/D Street. Balbach fled the vehicle on foot, crossing the Interstate Bridge towards Clarkston. About half way across the bridge Balbach was confronted by both Lewiston and Clarkston Police. Balbach jumped from the bridge into the water. He was thrown a life vest and was able to make it to shore on the Washington side of the bridge. Balbach was taken into custody by Lewiston Police Department for felony eluding.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Rouse

DSP INITIALS TNM