Thursday, May 6, 2010

Semi Crash WB Genesee Juliaetta Rd / US95

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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 # L10000415

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DATE: May 6 2010 TIME: 4:10 PM LOCATION: WB Genesee Julietta Rd (.5 mi from US95 intersection)

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Schwecke

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Ferriss, Latah County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Joel C. Whitman AGE 38
ADDRESS Spokane Valley, WA
INJURIES? - No
VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Freightliner VEHICLE MODEL Tractor Semi w/ Trailer
WRECKER Rouse's Towing Spokane, WA
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Whitman was Westbound on Genesee Juliaetta Rd 1/2 mile before the US95 intersection when he left the roadway due to inattentive driving the semi and trailer rolled onto it's top. Whitman was trapped for a very short time until a passer by assisted him in getting out. Whitman was wearing his seatbelt and did not have any injuries.

SUPERVISOR Sgt Rouse

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