Thursday, March 11, 2010

Injury Crash EB I90@64

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

CASE # C10000592

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DATE: 03/11/10 TIME: 1405 LOCATION: EB I90 at milepost 64

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. McDevitt

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Shoshone County Sheriff

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Frank C Mellen AGE 77
ADDRESS Mullan, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Shoshone Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2004 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL F150 Pickup
WRECKER Dons Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Mellen was eastbound on I90 at milepost 64 when he fell asleep. Mellen left the roadway and collided with two trees. Mellen was transported to the hospital by private vehicle and was treated and released.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Greear

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