Saturday, December 15, 2012

Property Damage Crash SB US95 MP 283.6

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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CASE # L12000958
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DATE: 12/14/2012 TIME: 05:08 PM LOCATION: SB US95 MP 384

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Lewis County Sheriffs Office, Winchester Fire Department, Region 2 Hazmat Team, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER : Sarah Scoles AGE: 24
ADDRESS : Lewiston
INJURIES: No

VEHICLE YEAR: 2001 VEHICLE MAKE: GMC VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra
WRECKER: Forest Wrecking
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S)

PASSENGER: Richard Gates of Clarkston WA
INJURIES: No

PASSENGER: Rowena Dickinson of Genesee
INJURIES: No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
The Happy Days Catering truck was SB on US95 at MP 283.6 when they lost control due to icy road conditions. They spun 180 degrees and landed off to the west side of the road. A 50 gallon propane tank was damaged as a result of the crash, and began to leak gas. Per Idaho State Hazmat Protocol, a 1000 foot perimeter had to be set up until the leak could be contained. The road was closed for approximately 7 hours.


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