Monday, May 24, 2010

Semi Crash SH3 MP91.2

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W. Wilbur Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8618

CASE # C10001267
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DATE: May 24, 2010 TIME: 6:50 am LOCATION: NB SH3 MP91.2, North of St. Maries

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Kessler

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr. Stemm, Benewah County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: David L. Chapman AGE: 58
ADDRESS: Huntley, MT
INJURIES: No
SEATBELT: Yes
HOSPITAL: None
VEHICLE YEAR: 2007 VEHICLE MAKE: Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL: Tractor with 2 empty trailers
WRECKER : Private Company removed the vehicle

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Chapman was NB on SH3 hauling 2 empty gasoline trailers. The rear trailer went over the fog line on a narrow shoulder, broke loose and began to overturn. The trailer then detached, overturned and struck a telephone pole. The tractor and first trailer remained on the road. Citation issued for leaving the lane of travel. The road was partially blocked for approximately 3 hours.

SUPERVISOR Sgt Johnson

DSP INITIALS TNM