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CASE # L12000318
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DATE: 4/13/12 TIME: 7:20 pm LOCATION: WB US12 at milepost 17.4
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Rouse
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt. Doty, Cpl. Ferriss, Tpr. Montgomery, Nez Perce Tribal Police, Nez Perce SO, Lewiston Fire Ambulance
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Barbara A. Scott AGE 57
ADDRESS Kirkland, WA
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Joseph�s Regional Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2006 VEHICLE MAKE Jeep VEHICLE MODEL Cherokee
WRECKER Bernards Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: On Friday April 13th, at approximately 7:20 pm, Sgt. Rouse attempted to stop the above vehicle for excessive speed. The vehicle failed to yield and Sgt. Rouse initiated a pursuit westbound on US12 at milepost 20. After pursuing approximately two and a half miles, the vehicle crashed into the barrier on the river side of the highway. The driver, identified as Barbara Scott, exited the vehicle, crossed over the guardrail and jumped into the Clearwater River. Scott returned close to shore, made suicidal statements, and swam back out into the river. A short time later she again returned to the bank. Two individuals entered the water and prevented her from returning to deeper water. Scott was taken to St. Joseph�s Regional Medical Center for evaluation.
SUPERVISOR Lt. Oswald
DSP INITIALS KEH
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