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CASE # L10000859
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DATE: 9/24/2010 TIME: 8:23 AM LOCATION: 109 Mill Rd, Lewiston
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Ferriss
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr. Youngren, Tpr. Schwecke, Lewiston Police Department, Lewiston Fire Department, City of Lewiston Traffic
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Jacob R. Waits AGE 21
ADDRESS Lewiston, ID
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN - N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 1985 VEHICLE MAKE Peterbilt VEHICLE MODEL Tractor
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? unknown
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Waites was eastbound on Mill Road at the intersection of Lindsey Creek Road. He failed to negotiate a left hand curve, losing control of the vehicle and striking a water hydrant, causing partial flooding until the City of Lewiston Water Department could shut off the water. The vehicle tipped over and dumped a load of logs. The eastbound lanes of Mill Road were closed for approximately 3 hours.
SUPERVISOR Lt. Oswald
DSP INITIALS KEH