Regional Communication Center - North
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CASE # C11000436
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DATE: 2/16/2011 TIME: 10:17 pm LOCATION: SB US95 at milepost 469, Sagle
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Bakken
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl. Greear, Sgt. Johnson
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Andrew M. Pearlstein AGE 19
ADDRESS Sandpoint, ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Bonner General Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR 2000 VEHICLE MAKE Buick VEHICLE MODEL Lesabre
WRECKER Als Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown
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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Claude C. Christy AGE 74
ADDRESS Moxee, WA INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Peterbilt VEHICLE MODEL Semi Tractor-trailer
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? YES
PASSENGER(S)
ADDRESS Daniel F. Jorgensen AGE 54
INJURIES? - NO
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Pearlstein was southbound US95 at milepost 469 when he failed to maintain his lane, crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a northbound commercial vehicle driven by Christy. Alcohol is a factor. Investigation continues.
SUPERVISOR Sgt. Johnson
DSP INITIALS KEH
