Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Fatal Crash US12 milepost 97, Syringa East of Kooskia

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CASE # L14000596

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DATE: 07/02/2014 TIME: 2:54 am LOCATION: EB US12 milepost 97, E of Kooskia

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Co Sheriff / Idaho Dept. of Transportation

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Boone Hallmark AGE: 29
ADDRESS: Boise, ID
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Syringa Hospital
VEHICLE: 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

PASSENGER: 2 who are not being released at this time
ADDRESS:
INJURIES: Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Have not been recovered from the vehicle


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Hallmark was travelling eastbound on US Hwy 12 near milepost 97 when he fell asleep and went off the south edge of the highway. The vehicle became submerged in the river and Hallmark was transported to Syringa Hospital in Grangeville. There were two passengers in the vehicle but due to the river conditions the recovery of the vehicle has been delayed. Further information will be released at a later time as the investigation continues.



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