Thursday, July 23, 2015

Fatality Crash SH57 at 35.7

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Idaho State Police
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C15001525

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DATE: July 23rd, 2015 TIME: 2:47 p.m. LOCATION: SH57 at milepost 35.7, South of Nordman

ASSISTING AGENCIES Bonner County Sheriff

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Sanders, Joan C AGE 75
ADDRESS Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Newport Community Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR 2015 VEHICLE MAKE Subaru VEHICLE MODEL Forester
WRECKER Northwest Auto Body
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Sanders was northbound on SH57 at milepost 35.7 when she drove off the right hand shoulder, striking a roadside tree. Sanders was transported by Life Flight to Newport Community Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Investigation is ongoing.



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