Saturday, July 16, 2016

Fatal Crash Graves Creek Rd Grangeville

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT District 2 CASE # L16000942

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DATE: 7/15/2016 TIME: 08:54 PM LOCATION: Graves Creek Rd near Pines bar Recreation site

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff's Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Shira,Wesley E AGE 34 years
ADDRESS Grangeville
INJURIES - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN - Uhlorn Funeral home
VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Expedition
WRECKER Freds Towing Cottonwood
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN- No

PASSENGER:
3 Juvenile males names unreleased
ADDRESS Grangeville,ID
INJURIES- Minor
SEATBELTS- YES
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN - Saint Mary's Hospital Cottonwood


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Shira was northbound on Graves Creek rd 13 miles from the intersection of Twinhouse rd when he lost control of the vehicle. Shira's vehicle left the roadway on the west side rolling down the embankment approximately 55 feet. Shira was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigation continues by the Idaho State Police.



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