Saturday, July 6, 2013

Injury Crash

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Idaho State Police
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


CASE # C13001303

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DATE: 7/6/2013 TIME: 12:50 PM LOCATION: northbound SH41 milepost 17, south of Spirit Lake,ID

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff's Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Yankey,Edward J AGE 62 Years
ADDRESS Post Falls,ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 1994 VEHICLE MAKE Harley Davidson VEHICLE MODEL Motorcycle
WRECKER None
HELMET WORN? No

PASSENGER(S)
NAME Yankey,Robin L - 60 Yearsa
ADDRESS Post Falls,ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Austin,Burton H AGE 79 Years
ADDRESS Spirit Lake,ID
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 2009 VEHICLE MAKE Buick VEHICLE MODEL Lacrosse 4-door
WRECKER NONE
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S): None



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Northbound traffic was stopped for a vehicle waiting to turn westbound into a driveway. Yankey was northbound and following too closely to the vehicle in front of him. Yankey lost control of his motorcycle and rear ended Austin's vehicle as it slowed for the stopped traffic.



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