Friday, August 26, 2016

Injury Crash SH97 at MP 71.7

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT ONE CASE # C16002029

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DATE: August 26, 2016 TIME: 2:53 pm LOCATION: NB SH97 at Flattery Rd, milepost 71.7, near Harrison

ASSISTING AGENCIES: None

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Lois J. Walterscheidt AGE: 61 years
ADDRESS Olympia, WA
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 2006 VEHICLE MAKE Harley Davidson Motorcycle
WRECKER Benewah Motors
HELMET WORN? Yes


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Walterscheidt was northbound on state highway 97 at milepost 71.7. She failed to negotiate a sharp switch left curve on the roadway. Walterscheidt drove off the road into a rock embankment. She was flown to Kootenai Health by Life Flight.



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