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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 # C10000157
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DATE: 01/20/2010 TIME: 2:30 PM LOCATION: Eastbound I90 Milepost 57
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Trooper Kessler
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Shoshone County Sheriff, Shoshone Ambulance and Rescue Unit
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER : Henry Hanson AGE : 90
ADDRESS : Montana
INJURIES : Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN : Shoshone Medical Center
VEHICLE MODEL : Mini Van
WRECKER : Silverauto
SEATBELTS : Yes
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Hanson was westbound on I90 near milepost 57. He fell asleep at the wheel, crossed over center, went through both eastbound lanes of travel and through a guardrail. The vehicle came to rest after falling down a steep embankment. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor. Hanson was transported to Shoshone Medical Center with minor injuries.
SUPERVISOR : Captain Rollins
DSP INITIALS : JHO
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