DO NOT REPLY
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE # L11000729
--------------------- PRESS RELEASE -----------------------------
DATE: 8/31/11 TIME: 8:22 pm. LOCATION: US95 MP 288.5
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Collins
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Nez Perce County Sheriff's Department
VEHICLE #1
-------------
DRIVER Charles Miller AGE 60
ADDRESS Craigmont ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St Joseph Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR 1996 VEHICLE MAKE Nissan VEHICLE MODEL Sentra
WRECKER Bernards
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No
-------------
VEHICLE #2
-------------
DRIVER William Goeckner AGE 31
ADDRESS Cottonwood ID
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Pickup
WRECKER N/A
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Miller was driving southbound on US 95 on the third bridge in the construction zone. He swearved to avoid hitting Goeckner. Miller hit the Jersey Barrier, bounced off and crossed the northbound lane. While crossing the northbound lane he hit the horse trailer being pulled by Goeckner and then hit the guardrail. The southbound lane of travel was blocked approximately one and three quarter hours. Speed was a factor.
SUPERVISOR Sgt Rouse
DSP INITIALS bb
-----------------------------------
