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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE # C10-0908
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DATE:04/18/10 TIME: 07:10 AM LOCATION: Silver Valley road milepost 45.8
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Field
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Shoshone County Sheriff's department
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Darrell L Zinn AGE 44 Years old
ADDRESS Smelterville,ID
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? KMC
VEHICLE YEAR 1986 VEHICLE MAKE Honda VEHICLE MODEL 450 Motorcycle
WRECKER Nickersons towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes
PASSENGER(S) **NONE**
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: ****UPDATE**** Zinn died at Kootenai Medical Center at 11:58 a.m.***
Zinn was traveling westbound on Silver Valley road when he crossed the centerline for an unknown reason. He then drifted off the south shoulder of the roadway for approximately 40 feet and struck a Idaho Dept. of Transportation drilling vehicle that was parked and coned off. Zinn was ejected from the motorcycle at which time his helmet came off during impact. Zinn was flown to Kootenai Medical Center. Alcohol was not a factor, investigation continues.
SUPERVISOR Lt. Schenck
DSP INITIALS RS
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