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CASE # C09-2812
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DATE: 10/14/09 TIME: 11:06 pm LOCATION: US95/Dalton, Coeur d?Alene
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Sutton
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt. Greear, Cpl. Sullivan, Kootenai County EMS
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Jean A. Kachner AGE 58
ADDRESS Coeur d Alene
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 1996 VEHICLE MAKE Saturn VEHICLE MODEL SL2 4-Door
WRECKER Body by Scotty
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes
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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Rahana S. Zellers AGE 28
ADDRESS Coeur d Alene
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2005 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Econoline Van
WRECKER Schaffers
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: The Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle injury crash on US 95 at Dalton Avenue on Wednesday night about 11 pm. Jean Kachner, of Coeur d Alene was southbound on US 95 in a green Saturn car when she collided with Rahana Zellars, also of Coeur d Alene. Zellars had been westbound on Dalton Avenue in a maroon Ford van. Both drivers claimed to have had a green light to proceed through the intersection.
Both drivers were taken to Kootenai Medical Center with injuries. Seatbelts were worn by both and alcohol was not involved.
The Idaho State Police is continuing its investigation. ISP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact Corporal Ron Sutton at 208-772-8585.
SUPERVISOR Sgt Greear
DSP INITIALS KEH 0306
