Fatal Crash US12 MP13

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CASE # L12000531

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DATE: July 4, 2012 TIME: 5:16 pm LOCATION: EB US12 MP13, East of Lewiston

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Nez Perce County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Dale R. Grusell AGE 65
ADDRESS Lake Havasu City, Arizona
INJURIES - FATAL
LOCATION TAKEN - Malcum's Brower-Wann Funeral Home
WRECKER- Forests Towing
Helmet worn- Yes

VEHICLE YEAR 2010 VEHICLE MAKE Yamaha VEHICLE MODEL motorcycle



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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Teddy D. Pinkerton AGE 63
ADDRESS Lewiston, ID
INJURIES Yes
HOSPITAL St. Joseph's Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Buick VEHICLE MODEL Park Avenue
WRECKER Forests Towing
SEATBELTS Yes

PASSENGER(S)

Anthony J. Becker 23 Years old

ADDRESS Lewiston, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL- St. Joseph's Hospital
SEATBELT WORN- Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Grusell was east on US12 passing multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed. Pinkerton was also eastbound preparing and signaling to make a left turn onto Steeple Lane when Grusell struck him from the rear and was ejected from his motorcycle. Grusell's next of kin has been notified.



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