Regional Communication Center - North
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CASE # L11000773
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DATE: 9/19/11 TIME: 6:27 pm LOCATION: SB SH3 @ milepost 6, Juliaetta
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Talbott
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Koopman, Nez Perce Tribal Police, Nez Perce County SO
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Derik C. Neely AGE 20
ADDRESS Genesee, ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 1993 VEHICLE MAKE Infinity VEHICLE MODEL G20
WRECKER Bernards Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No
PASSENGER(S)
NAME Devin A. Matchey AGE 20
ADDRESS Juliaetta, ID
INJURIES? - ***FATAL***
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
****UPDATE - MATCHEY HAS DIED DUE TO HER INJURIES****
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Neely was southbound on SH3 near Juliaetta at a high rate of speed. His vehicle went left of center, through the median and down an embankment. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. Both driver and passenger were transported by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Neither was wearing a seatbelt.
SUPERVISOR Sgt. Doty
DSP INITIALS KEH/DRO
