Monday, October 11, 2010

semi crash SH41 mp 21 near spirit lake cut off

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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 # C10-2500

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DATE: 10/11/2010 TIME: 2:00 PM LOCATION: SH41 milepost 21, near spirit lake cutoff

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Ashby

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr Bakken

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Davis,Don A AGE 59
ADDRESS Chewelah,WA
INJURIES? - YES
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? KMC
VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Tractor (semi truck)
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S) None

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Davis was traveling southbound on SH41 near milepost 21 when he failed to negotiate the curve at spirit lake cutoff rd. Davis rolled his vehicle onto the east shoulder of the roadway, through the guard rail, losing his load of lumber. Davis was airlifted to Kootenai Medical Center (KMC). The roadway was partially blocked for approximately five hours. Investigation continues.

SUPERVISOR Sgt White

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