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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE # C10-1805
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DATE: 7/20/2010 TIME: 11:17 AM LOCATION: SB SH3@65
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Lininger
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Benewah County Sheriff's Department
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Munden, Leo G AGE 63 yrs
ADDRESS St. Maries, Idaho
INJURIES? - Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN - Hodge Funeral Home, St. Maries
VEHICLE YEAR 1986 VEHICLE MAKE Nissan VEHICLE MODEL Pick Up
WRECKER Benewah Motors
SEATBELTS? No
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Munden was traveling Southbound on SH 53 at MP 65 when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road and went off the East shoulder. Munden's vehicle traveled 452 feet and struck a group of trees, the vehicle rolled partially ejecting Munden. Munden was declared deceased at the scene. The road was not blocked and seatbelts were not worn. Munden was the only occupant in the vehicle. Investigation continues.
SUPERVISOR Sgt. Field
DSP INITIALS DM
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