Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Semi Truck Crash EB I90 at milepost 18, east of Coeur d'Alene

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 209-8620
Fax (208) 209-8619

For Immediate Release: 03/14/2018 6:16 pm
Please direct questions to the District Office

The Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle crash on eastbound I90 at milepost 18.6, east of Coeur d'Alene at 3:35 pm today. Wayne O. Richins, 61 years old, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was eastbound on I90, driving a 2006 Freightliner Tractor pulling a 2013 Hyundai semi trailer, when he lost control. Mr. Richins hit the barrier on the south side of I90, striking the fuel tank and causing it to rupture. The fuel tank spilled approximately 119 gallons of diesel onto the roadway. Mr. Richins was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. Clean-up crews are still on scene handling the diesel spill at this time.

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