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CASE # C11000050
PRESS RELEASE
DATE: 1/6/11 TIME: 4:36 AM LOCATION: WB I90 at Rose Lake, Exit 34
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Greear
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl. Stemm, Idaho Department of Transportation, Kootenai County
VEHICLE #1:
DRIVER: William K. Laymon AGE: 44
ADDRESS: Jasper, TN
INJURIES: Y
HOSPITAL TAKEN: Kootenai Medical Center
YEAR: 1999 MAKE: Peterbilt STYLE: Semi Tractor and Trailer
WRECKER: Merwins Towing SEATBELTS: Yes
INCIDENT INFORMATION: Laymon was westbound on I90 at the Rose Lake exit, milepost 34, rounding a right hand curve when he lost control of his semi on the slush and ice on the road. His semi struck the guardrail on the north shoulder and jack-knifed, sliding along the guardrail and puncturing one of the saddle fuel tanks. 130 gallons of fuel was spilled requiring a hazardous material response. One lane is still blocked for DEQ to clean up the area.
SUPERVISOR: Sgt Field
DSP INITIALS: KSW
