Monday, January 27, 2014

Injury Crash US95 at milepost 190

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CASE # L14000086

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DATE: January 27th, 2014 TIME: 1:35 pm LOCATION: NB US95 @190 South of Riggins

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Deputies

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Michael J. Clure AGE 60
ADDRESS Horseshoe Bend, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Lukes, McCall
VEHICLE YEAR 2000 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Tractor
WRECKER ABT Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Clure was northbound on US95 at milepost 190, when he drifted off the right edge of the road, side swiping against the guard rail at the bridge of the Little Salmon River. He continued across the bridge, pressed up against the guardrail and when the guardrail swept to the right, the semi-truck followed the guardrail. When the vehicle finally leaves the guardrail, it is angled to the right, striking the rocky embankment and overturning.



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