Monday, October 4, 2010

Fatality Crash Uniontown Road West of US95

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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 # L10000888

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DATE: 10/04/10 TIME: 08:51 am LOCATION: 1480 Uniontown Road 2.1 miles west of US95, Latah County

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Baldwin

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Lt. Oswald, Tpr. Snell, CVS Specialist Stemm

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Klay M. McCrady AGE 50
ADDRESS Ritzville, Washington
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Shorts Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Freightliner VEHICLE MODEL Tractor
WRECKER Forest Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: McCrady was eastbound on Uniontown road, 2.1 miles west of US95, when he lost control on a corner and overturned. The semi-tractor was hauling Anhydrous Ammonia. There was no HAZMAT involved with the crash and the cargo remained intact. Speed may have been a contributing factor in the crash. The road was completely blocked for 9 hours.

SUPERVISOR Lt. Oswald

DSP INITIALS JAS
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