Friday, June 12, 2015

Injury Crash SH3 at milepost 106.4

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C15-1182

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DATE: June 12th, 2015 TIME: 6:48 p.m. LOCATION: NB SH3 at 106.4 South of Rainy Hill Rd

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER O'Rourke, Suzanne N AGE 36
ADDRESS St. Maries, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Health to Harborview Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 1999 VEHICLE MAKE Lexus VEHICLE MODEL GS4
WRECKER Benewah Motors
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: O'Rourke was northbound on SH3 near milepost 106 when she crossed the southbound lane of travel before driving off the west side of the road and down the embankment, striking several trees. The driver was trapped in the vehicle when the vehicle caught fire. Two citizens on the scene pulled O'Rourke out of the vehicle. O'Rourke was transported by Life Flight to Kootenai Health and then was transferred to Harborview in Seattle. Investigation continuing



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