Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Injury Crash NB US95 near Leon Road, Lewiston

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

CASE # L11-340

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DATE: April 20,2011 TIME: 1:06 a.m. LOCATION: NB US95@323.6 (South of Leon Rd.)

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Yoder

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr. Talbott, Latah County, Nez Perce County.

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Christopher McConnell
AGE 37
ADDRESS: Billings, MT
INJURIES? Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Josephs Medical Center


VEHICLE YEAR: 2002 VEHICLE MAKE: Honda VEHICLE MODEL: Accord
WRECKER: Forests Towing
SEATBELTS WORN? No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: McConnell was driving north bound US95 near Leon Road when for unknown reasons he lost control of the vehicle and drove through the median causing the vehicle to rollover ending up in the south bound lane. He was not wearing a seatbelt and therefore was ejected from the vehicle. Alcohol is a factor.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Doty
DSP INITIALS JNS
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