Triple Fatality Crash Southbound US95 at MP 448

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT ONE CASE # C15001911

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DATE: September 12th,2015 TIME: 3:49 AM LOCATION: Southbound US95 at MP 448
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Transportation Department, Kootenai County Sheriff's Office

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Turner, Ryan J AGE 27
ADDRESS Hayden,Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2011 VEHICLE MAKE Chevy VEHICLE MODEL Silverado
WRECKER Dave Smith Motors
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Baroni, Mathew-Michael T AGE 33
ADDRESS Spokane, WA
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? English Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Dodge VEHICLE MODEL Caravan
WRECKER Superior Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

PASSENGER(S)

PASSENGER Baroni,Madilyn AGE 8
ADDRESS Spokane,WA
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? English Funeral Home
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

PASSENGER Baroni,Molly AGE 6
ADDRESS Spokane,WA
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? English Funeral Home
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Baroni was traveling southbound on US95 near milepost 448 when he encountered Turner traveling northbound in the southbound lane. The two vehicles collided head on. Baroni and the two juveniles succumbed to their injuries on scene. Turner was transported to KMC. The southbound lanes of travel were closed for around four hours due to the crash and investigation. The investigation is continuing.


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