Friday, December 18, 2009

Fatal crash US95/US195 junction Lewiston Idaho

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
602 W. Prairie
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 772-6055 FAX: (208) 772-8244

CASE # L09001118

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DATE: 12/18/09 TIME: 5:15 AM LOCATION: NB US95 / US195 junction top of Lewiston grade
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Hight

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Koopman, Lt Oswald, Nez Perce County Sheriff's Department, Lewiston Fire Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Lavonda J Smith AGE 50
ADDRESS Lewiston Idaho INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St Josephs
VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Escape
WRECKER Forest
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S)

NAME Amber N Alexander
ADDRESS Lewiston Idaho INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Vassar-Rauls Funeral Home
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Vehicle was traveling northbound on US95 at the top of Lewiston Grade. Vehicle took the US195 exit. Driver lost control. The vehicle rolled ejecting the passenger. Passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

SUPERVISOR Lt Oswald
DSP INITIALS bb
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