Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Corrected // Injury Crash US95 @ mp 277.2, north of Craigmont

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150

CASE #: L12000565
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DATE: 7/17/12 TIME: 8:15 PM LOCATION: NB US95 @277.2, north of Craigmont
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Lewis County
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Ricky J. Harrison
AGE: 57
ADDRESS: Fallon, NV
INJURIES?: No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN?: N/A
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Volvo VEHICLE MODEL: Tractor and trailer
WRECKER: Forest Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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VEHICLE #2
DRIVER: Elizabeth L. McGee
AGE: 21
ADDRESS: Laurel, MT
INJURIES?: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN?: St Mary Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR: 2005
VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge VEHICLE MODEL: Caravan
WRECKER: Freds Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Harrison was travelling northbound behind McGee on US95 at milepost 277 as McGee was preparing to turn left by braking and applying the left turn signal. Harrison swerved left to avoid hitting McGee just as McGee was turning. Harrison struck McGee behind the driver side front door. The northbound lane was blocked for approximately four hours.

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