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Fatal Crash - WB Southwick Road MP 8

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CASE # L13000566

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DATE: 07.25.2012 TIME: 07:41 AM LOCATION: WB Southwick Road, MP 8

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Nez Perce County Sheriffs Office


VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Vernon Benjamin AGE : 69
ADDRESS : Lewiston, ID
INJURIES? Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN ? Malcolm Funeral Home

VEHICLE YEAR: 1976
VEHICLE MAKE: Freightliner
VEHICLE MODEL: Log Truck
WRECKER : Forest Wrecking
SEATBELTS WORN? No


INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Benjamin was headed West on Southwick road around milepost 8 when he failed to negotiate a right hand curve and lost control of the vehicle. He then crossed the center line and exited the road on the left hand shoulder. The vehicle rolled onto its top and the driver was deceased on arrival. Evidence suggests that seatbelts were not worn. Next of kin has been notified.