Injury crash SH 8 @ 22

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CASE # L12000706

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DATE: 09/12/12 TIME: 6:10 PM LOCATION: SH 8 @ MP 22

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Latah County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER NELSON,WINSTON C AGE 69
ADDRESS LEWISTON, IDAHO
INJURIES? - NO
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 1988 VEHICLE MAKE CHEV VEHICLE MODEL C35
WRECKER DOLLAR TOWING
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? YES


VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER PHILLIPS,JASON L AGE 18
ADDRESS DEARY, IDAHO
INJURIES? - YES
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN GRITMAN
VEHICLE YEAR 1987 VEHICLE MAKE HOND VEHICLE MODEL ACCORD
WRECKER N/A
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? YES


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Nelson was driving his 1988 Chevy pickup eastbound on SH8 at milepost 22 when he rear ended Phillips' 1987 Honda Accord as he was slowing to turn into his driveway. SH8 was blocked for approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Phillips was transported to Gritman Medical Center by Deary Ambulance for injuries sustained in the crash. Seatbelts were worn by all occupants. Alcohol use is being investigated.




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