Sunday, March 21, 2010

Fatal crash on SH64

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

CASE # L10-0265

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DATE:03/21/10 TIME: 9:45 AM LOCATION: SH64 at mp 25, near Kamiah

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Clark

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Koopman,Cpl Larsen, Sgt Doty, Lewis County Sheriff's dept.

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Brown,Charles T AGE 78 Yrs
ADDRESS Kamiah,ID
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Trenary's funeral home
VEHICLE YEAR 2004 VEHICLE MAKE Chevy VEHICLE MODEL Blazer
WRECKER Miles towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S): None

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Brown was traveling eastbound on state highway 64 near milepost 25. His vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason. He traveled approximately 624 feet down the steep embankment, crashing into a rock, and vaulting into the creek. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin was notified and the investigation continues.

SUPERVISOR Sgt Doty

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