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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
DSP INITIALS JAS
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