Sunday, June 27, 2010

Injury crash SH97 MP 66 near Harrison

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W. Wilbur
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8720 FAX: (208) 209-8619

CASE # C10-0001562

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DATE: 6/26/10 TIME: 8:30 PM. LOCATION: SH97 MP 66

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Ashby
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt White, Harrison Ambulance, Benewah County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Lucille Collins AGE 72
ADDRESS Coeur d'Alene ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2003 VEHICLE MAKE Buick VEHICLE MODEL Century
WRECKER Benewah Motors
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? unknown

Lucille Collins was driving northbound on SH97 at milepose 66. She drove off the right shoulder, over corrected, slid across both lanes onto the opposite shoulder. She then went over the embankment, went down a steep enbankment, rolled over and struck trees. The vehicle remained on its top with Collins trapped in the vehicle until approximately 11:00 AM this morning. Alcohol was not involved. Citation issued.


SUPERVISOR Sgt White
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