615 W Wilbur Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE #C11001730
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DATE: 08/03/11 TIME: 4:51 PM LOCATION: NB US95@494.9 Naples
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Kralik, Cpl Ashby
VEHICLE #1
DRIVER Wilkerson, Wayne AGE 46
ADDRESS Naples ID
INJURIES No
SEATBELT WORN Yes
Vehicle / Year 2003 Dodge Pick-Up
VEHICLE #2
DRIVER Kirk, George AGE 64
ADDRESS Moyie Springs ID
INJURIES Fatal
HELMET WORN Yes
Vehicle/Year 2005 BMW Motorcycle
Wrecker Dyks Oil
INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Wilkerson was Southbound on US95 when he struck a deer hitting it with his left front bumper. The deer continued into the oncoming travel lane where Kirk was Northbound and he also struck the deer and went into the ditch on the East side of the road . The roadway was blocked for approximately 3 hours. Kirk was deceased at the scene and next of kin has been notified. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
SUPERVISOR Sgt Field
DSP INITIALS DM
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