Thursday, April 28, 2011

3 Vehicle Crash SB SH41 MP 13 N of Rathdrum

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 E Wilbur Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619

CASE #C11000960

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DATE: 04/28/11 TIME: 06:18 AM LOCATION: NB SH41@13.30 (Rathdrum)

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt Johnson

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Greear Tpr Donahue Tpr Bakken

VEHICLE #1
DRIVER Dolph, Rosa L AGE 47
ADDRESS Spirit Lake ID
INJURIES No
SEATBELT WORN Yes

VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Pontiac Grand AM
WRECKER Shaffers Towing

VEHICLE #2
DRIVER Erickson, William A AGE 58
ADDRESS Spirit Lake ID
INJURIES No
SEATBELT WORN Yes

VEHICLE YEAR 1991 VEHICLE MAKE Mazda 626
WRECKER A&J Towing

VEHICLE #3
DRIVER Roberson, William J AGE 51
ADDRESS Oldtown ID
INJURIES No
SEATBELT WORN Yes

VEHICLE YEAR 1999 VEHICLE MAKE Subaru Outback
WRECKER Rainbow Towing


INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Dolph was southbound on SH41 near mp 13 when he attempted to pass a line of vehicles. Erickson also attempted to pass the line of vehicles when he collided with Dolph. Both vehicles then hit Roberson�s Southbound vehicle. All 3 vehicles crossed the Northbound lanes going over a small embankment. Dolph�s vehicle overturned on its roof, Roberson�s stayed on its wheels while Erickson vehicle came to rest on its side. This crash is still under investigation.


SUPERVISOR Sgt Johnson

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