Fatal Crash NB US95 @ 209.3 (District Two)

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Idaho State Police
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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 # L14000936

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DATE: September 28, 2014 TIME: 8:53 am LOCATION: NB US95 at milepost 209.3, near Lucille

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff Office, Salmon River Rural Dive Team, and Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER John P. Wilson AGE 77
ADDRESS Kooskia, ID
INJURIES? ? Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN ? Noland-Blackmer Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 1994 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Taurus
WRECKER Dales Rescue Towing
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Wilson was travelling northbound on US95 at milepost 209.3. He crossed over the center line and went off the left shoulder. His vehicle went down the embankment and into the Salmon River. Wilson was deceased at the scene. Next of kin has been notified.


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