Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Injury Crash NB US95 at mp 515 Boundary County

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C15-0072

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DATE: 01/06/2015 TIME: 12:37 AM LOCATION: NB US95 at milepost 515

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Boundary County Deputies

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Singh, Gurpreet AGE 21
ADDRESS Calgary, AB
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? None
VEHICLE YEAR 2011 VEHICLE MAKE Freightliner VEHICLE MODEL Tractor
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Watson, Stuart AGE 59
ADDRESS Calgary, AB
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Boundary Community transferred to Sacred Heart
VEHICLE YEAR 2008 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL F350
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Singh was southbound on US95 at milepost 515 when he lost control of the semi-tractor and trailer. The semi-tractor slide sideways into northbound lane hitting Watson head on. Singh refused medical on scene. Watson was transported to Boundary Community Hospital then transferred to Sacred Heart in Spokane. Investigation continuing.



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