Monday, June 10, 2013

Fatal Crash SH5 @ mp 15, St Maries

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150

CASE #: C13001104
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DATE: 6/10/13 TIME: 1:10 PM LOCATION: SH5 at milepost 15, St Maries
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Benewah County Sheriff Office, Idaho Transportation Department
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Wade W. Norton
AGE: 22
ADDRESS: St. Maries, ID
INJURIES?: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN?: Yates Hodge Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR: 1999
VEHICLE MAKE: Plymouth
VEHICLE MODEL: Neon
WRECKER: Benewah Motors
SEATBELTS WORN?: No
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VEHICLE #2
DRIVER: Neal R. Gernert
AGE: 53
ADDRESS: Hayden, ID
INJURIES?: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Benewah General Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR: 2005
VEHICLE MAKE: Western Star VEHICLE MODEL: Semi tractor pulling log trailer
WRECKER: Merwins Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Norton was traveling eastbound on SH5, 2 miles west of St Maries, when he swerved in front of a westbound logging truck driven by Gernert. Norton was pronounced deceased at the scene. The eastbound lane of SH5 was blocked for 3 hours.

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