Tuesday, July 15, 2014

****UPDATE**** Fatality Crash EB US12@161.3, Powell

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

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT TWO CASE # L14000643

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DATE: July 14, 2014 TIME: 3:12 pm LOCATION: EB US12 at milepost 161.3, Powell

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff Office and Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Kent Skoug AGE 67
ADDRESS Arden, NC
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Trenarys Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 2001 VEHICLE MAKE BMW VEHICLE MODEL Motor Cycle
WRECKER Jacksons Towing
HELMET WORN? Yes

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INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
The motor cycle rider was traveling eastbound US12 at milepost 161.3 when the rider failed to negotiate a slight left hand curve. The rider drove off the right shoulder into gravel and struck a tree. The rider succumbed to the injuries at the scene. Next of Kin have been notified.




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