Friday, May 23, 2014

***UPDATED INFO*** Fatal Crash US95@230, Whitebird Grade

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

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CASE #: L14000427
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DATE: 5/15/14 TIME: 8:37 pm LOCATION: NB US95 @ 230, Whitebird Grade
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff's Office
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Richard A. Mundee
AGE: 60
ADDRESS: Genesee, ID
INJURIES?: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN?: Noland-Blackmer Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR: 2013
VEHICLE MAKE: Volvo VEHICLE MODEL: Tractor and trailer
WRECKER: Forest Wrecking
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN?: Unknown
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: ***Updated information - Driver's name released*** Mundee was traveling northbound up Whitebird Grade when he struck the guardrail and went off the right shoulder. The cab of the truck became fully engulfed in flames. Mundee succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified.
DSP INITIALS ksw
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