Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Vehicle versus Train, W Grange Ave, Post Falls

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CASE # C12002265

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DATE: 11/21/2012 TIME: 08:19 AM LOCATION: W Grange Ave at Railroad Crossing, Post Falls

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Cheatham,John S AGE 39
ADDRESS Post Falls, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Subaru VEHICLE MODEL Legacy
WRECKER Recovery Masters
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Cheatham was northbound on Grange Ave when he failed to yeild to a westbound Union Pacific Train. After being struck, Cheatham's vehicle was carried by the train to next crossing at Chase Road.



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