Saturday, October 29, 2011

Fatal Crash US12 MP 78.5, Kooskia

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Idaho State Police
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619

CASE # L11000868
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DATE: October 29, 2011 TIME: 2:16 am
LOCATION: WB US12 MP 78.5, Harris Ridge Rd, Kooskia

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Collins

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt. Grotjohn, Tpr. Snell, Idaho County Sheriff, Tribal Police

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER ** UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME **
VEHICLE YEAR 1993 VEHICLE MAKE Toyota VEHICLE MODEL 4 Runner
WRECKER Miles Towing


OCCUPANT 1 James R Oatman, Jr AGE 20
ADDRESS Kamiah, ID
INJURIES - Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN - Trenary's Funeral Home
SEATBELT - No


OCCUPANT 2 Nicholas P. Allman AGE 21
ADDRESS Kamiah, ID
INJURIES- Yes
Hospital Taken- Sacred Heart Medical Center
SEATBELT- No

OCCUPANT 3 Matthew V. W. Wheeler AGE: 22
ADDRESS Kamiah, ID
INJURIES - Yes
Hospital Taken- St. Josephs
SEATBELT- No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: The vehicle was traveling northbound on Harris Ridge Rd, about a quarter mile from the junction of US12 when the driver failed to negotiate a corner. Due to the speed the vehicle skidded on the pavement, went down an embankment and rolled several times, coming to rest on its top. Oatman was ejected from the vehicle. Alcohol is a factor. At this time it has not been determined which of the three occupants was the driver of the vehicle. Next of kin has been notified.

SUPERVISOR <Sgt Grotjohn>

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