Thursday, November 5, 2009

Injury Crash Old US95 at Jenkins Road

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W. Wilbur Ave Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8730 FAX: (208) 209-8618

CASE # L09000998

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DATE: 11/05/09 TIME: 1430 LOCATION: Old US95 at Jenkins Rd, Latah County

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Hight

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt. Doty, Cpl. Baldwin, Tpr. Montgomery

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Michael L. Shelton AGE 17
ADDRESS Genesee, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2006 VEHICLE MAKE Toyota VEHICLE MODEL Scion
WRECKER Dollar Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S)

NAME - William A. Akin 17 YOA
ADDRESS Genesee, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center

NAME - Jesse L. Meyer-Gray 17 YOA
ADDRESS - Genesee, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Shelton was northbound on old US95 traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun around on the roadway, going into the ditch and then back on the roadway. Meyer-Gray was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. Shelton and Akin were wearing their seatbelts. All three were transported to Gritman Medical Center. The roadway was blocked for approximately 2.5 hours.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Doty

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