Sunday, April 13, 2014

Semi Crash SB US95@531 Boundary Co.

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CASE # C14000821

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DATE: 04/13/14 TIME: 4:42 PM LOCATION: SB US95@531 Boundary County

Assisting Agency: Boundary County Sheriff's Office

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Glen R Roelofs AGE 64
ADDRESS Coaldale, Alberta
INJURIES? - NO
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? n/a
VEHICLE YEAR 2014 International Tractor w/ Trailer
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Roelofs was traveling SB US95 near milepost 531 when he drove off the right shoulder striking a power pole. The commercial vehicle then rolled on to it's right side. There were no Haz-Mat leaks however the road was blocked for approximately 5.5 hours. This crash is still under investigation.

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