Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Injury Crash US95 @ 314.3

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CASE # L13000165

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DATE: 02/19/13 TIME: 12:54 PM LOCATION: SB US95 @ 314.3

ASSISTING AGENCIES: None

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Podrabsky,Joseph AGE 60
ADDRESS Lewiston, ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Joseph's Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR 1998 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL CVC
WRECKER Forest Wrecker
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Podrabsky was traveling Southbound on US95 at mile post 314 when he lost control of his vehicle, went off the right shoulder before crossing the highway and striking the jersey barrier. He continued backwards down the highway and then crossed back into the Southbound lanes striking the guardrail. He then came to a stop. He was wearing his seatbelt and airbags were deployed. Podrabsky was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital. Speed and inattention are contributing factors.



DSP INITIALS AHR
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