Friday, July 18, 2014

Fatal Crash EB US12@43.5, Orofino (District Two)

Idaho State Police
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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CASE #: L14000658 District: Two
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DATE: 7/18/14 TIME: 10:18 AM LOCATION: EB US95@ milepost 43.5, Orofino
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Clearwater Sheriff's Office, Idaho Transportation Department
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VEHICLE #1
BICYCLIST: Theresa A. Grossklaus
AGE: 61
ADDRESS: Orofino, ID
INJURIES?: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN?: Pine Hill Funeral Home
HELMET WORN?: Yes
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VEHICLE #2
DRIVER: Mitchell B. Jared
AGE: 51
ADDRESS: Pierce, Id
INJURIES?: No
VEHICLE YEAR: 2011
VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge VEHICLE MODEL: Pickup
WRECKER: None
SEATBELTS WORN?: Unknown
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Grossklaus was on her bicycle traveling in the far right eastbound lane of travel. Jared was in his pickup in the far right lane and struck Grossklaus. Grossklaus was pronounced deceased at the scene.
DSP INITIALS ksw
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