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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 # C1002570
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DATE: 10/22/2010 TIME: 8:22 AM LOCATION: SH3 at milepost 88 near St Maries
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Sutton
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr Bakken, Tpr Murphy, Benewah County
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Larry Schlappy AGE 53
ADDRESS St Maries Idaho INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Benewah Community then Sacred Heart
VEHICLE YEAR 1993 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Van
WRECKER Benewah Motors
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No
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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Robert Allen AGE 58
ADDRESS Bovill Idaho
INJURIES? - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 2004 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Log truck
WRECKER n/a
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Robert Allen was driving northbound on SH 3 near milepost 88 in the log truck. Larry Schlappy entered SH3 and pulled out in front of Mr Allen. Mr Schlappy was struck by the Mr Allen. The van continued after the collision and hit the porch of a nearby house. Mr Schlappy was transported by ambulance to Benewah Community Hospital then airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. There was no sign of alchohol or drugs. The roadway was blocked for approximately 2 hrs. The roads were dry. The investigation continues.
SUPERVISOR Sgt Greear
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