Friday, October 14, 2011

Injury crash SB US 95@milepost 312 Lewiston, ID

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

CASE # L11000830

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DATE: 10/13/2011 TIME: 10:31 PM LOCATION: SB US 95@312 Lewiston, ID

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: ISP Tpr. Hight
ASSISTING OFFICERS: ISP Cpl. Koopman

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER- Wayne L. Seldon AGE- 36
ADDRESS- Lewiston, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN/ St Joseph Regional Medical Center
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- No

VEHICLE YEAR- 2000 VEHICLE MAKE- Ford MODEL- Mustang
WRECKER- Bernards Towing


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Seldon was traveling EB US12 at Mile post 3 at a high rate of speed when he attempted to pass 2 vehicles occupying the eastbound lane and lost control of his vehicle. Seldon went broad side into the right hand shoulder, struck a sign post and vaulted into a street light. Vehicle came to rest on the exit for Frontage road at milepost 312 on US 95. Southbound traffic was partially blocked for approximately 1.25 hours. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor. Investigation continues by the Idaho State Police.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Doty
DSP INITIALS hasg
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