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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave Ste A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8730 FAX: (208) 209-8618
CASE # C10000516
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DATE: March 3,2010 TIME: 12:54 pm LOCATION: SB SH3@71
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Lininger
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Benewah County, St.Maries and Fernwood ambulances, fire dept.
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VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Wilfred Becker
AGE: 76
ADDRESS: Albany,OR
INJURIES? Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Benewah Community Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR: 2006 VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge VEHICLE MODEL: Caravan
WRECKER: Benewah Motors
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes
PASSENGER
NAME: Mary Becker
AGE: 76
ADDRESS: Albany,OR
INJURIES? Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Benewah Community Hospital
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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER: John Calo
AGE: 36
ADDRESS: Plummer,ID
INJURIES? No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? None
VEHICLE YEAR: 2007 VEHICLE MAKE: International VEHICLE MODEL: Propane truck
WRECKER: None
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Becker was driving south bound on state highway 3 at mile post 71 when he pulled off to the side of the road and attempted to make a u-turn. He pulled out in front of Calo driving an empty propane truck in south bound state highway 3. Both Becker and his passenger were transported to Benewah Community Hospital. Calo was not injured. All drivers and passenger were wearing seat belts.
SUPERVISOR Sgt. Greear
DSP INITIALS JNS
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