Saturday, July 18, 2015

Injury Crash SB US95 at mp 499 Boundary County

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT ONE CASE # C15001480

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DATE: July 18, 2015 TIME: 12:11 PM LOCATION: Southbound US95 at Pleasant Valley Loop, milepost 499, south of Bonners Ferry

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Boundary County Sheriff Office

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Cheyann N Phillips AGE 17
ADDRESS Moyie Springs, ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Air lifted by Life Flight to Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Explorer
WRECKER Jacobs Towing
SEATBELTS WORN? Unknown

PASSENGER Aaron A Keiser
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Boundary Hospital

PASSENGER Adrianna M Perez
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Boundary Hospital

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Gary E Alvarez AGE 69
ADDRESS Acton, CA
INJURIES? - No
VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Pickup
WRECKER Dycks Oil
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

PASSENGER Larry C Franklin
ADDRESS Sandpoint, ID
INJURIES? - No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Alvarez was southbound US95 slowing to turn east on Brown Creek Road. The line of traffic was also slowing behind him. Phillips attempted to pass a line of approximately 5 to 6 cars at a high rate of speed. Phillips struck Alvarez in the northbound lane. Alvarez was pushed back into the southbound lane. Phillips vaulted off the northbound side of the road into a field. Phillips was cited for reckless driving. The use of seatbelts in the vehicle Phillips was driving is still under investigation.



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