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CASE # C11002425
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DATE: 11/02/2011 TIME: 03:11 AM LOCATION: NB Ramsey Rd at SH 54 Spirit Lake, Idaho
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: ISP Cpl. Sutton
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff, Idaho Transportation Department
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER- Dustin S Gilton AGE- 25
ADDRESS- Blanchard, ID
INJURIES- Yes Minor
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes
VEHICLE YEAR- 1998 VEHICLE MAKE- Jeep MODEL- Wrangler
WRECKER- Merwins Towing
VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER- Dustin L Bame AGE- 37
ADDRESS- Spirit Lake, ID
INJURIES- No
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes
VEHICLE YEAR- 1996 VEHICLE MAKE- International MODEL- Tractor
WRECKER-
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Gilton was traveling northbound on Ramsey rd when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Sh54. Gilton proceeded across SH54 striking a power pole, the vehicle overturned coming to rest on its top. The power was knocked out in the area. Bame was traveling Eastbound on Sh54 right after the initial crash and his log truck struck the hanging power lines damaging his vehicle. The road at Sh54 and ramsey rd and Sh41/Sh54 Jct has been closed for approximately 3 hours and is expected to be closed for at least 1 more hours. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Investigation continues by the Idaho State Police.
SUPERVISOR Sgt. Field
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