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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 # C10002083
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DATE: 08/17/2010 TIME: 3:02 pm LOCATION: NB SH3 milepost 92, North of St Maries
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Kessler
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl. Stemm, Benewah Sheriff's Office
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Craig A Sutfin AGE: 47
ADDRESS: St. Maries, ID
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Benewah General Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR: 1983 VEHICLE MAKE: Mercedes VEHICLE MODEL: 300 4d
WRECKER: Benewah Motors
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: No
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Sutfin was Northbound on SH3 at milepost 92 when he drove off the right shoulder. He overcorrected back onto the roadway, crossing the center line. Sutfin overcorrected a second time driving off the right shoulder of the roadway again and down a steep embankment, rolling the Mercedes several times. Alcohol is a factor in the crash.
SUPERVISOR Sgt. Johnson
DSP INITIALS Mfc
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