Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Injury crash US 95/ 5th St Sandpoint

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 E Wilbur Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619

CASE # C10002645

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DATE: 11/03/2010 TIME: 01:29 PM LOCATION: US 95 and 5th St Sandpoint

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: ISP Cpl. Bennett

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Bonner County Sheriff, Sandpoint Police Department, Sagle Fire Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER- Sheri L Kuhlman AGE- 40
ADDRESS- Sandpoint, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN/ Bonner Community Hospital
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

VEHICLE YEAR- 1992 VEHICLE MAKE- Pontiac MODEL- Grand Am
WRECKER- Clydes Towing


PASSENGER(S)
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PASSENGER- Evelyn J Griffin AGE- 69
ADDRESS- Sandpoint, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Bonner Community Hospital
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes


VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER- Albert L Argabright AGE- 63
ADDRESS- Whitefish, MT
INJURIES- No
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes


VEHICLE MAKE- Semi Tractor Trailer

SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Argabright was traveling on US95 near the intersection of 5th Ave in Sandpoint. Kuhlman entered the highway crossing in front of Argabrights semi tractor and trailer. Argabright struck the side of Kuhlmans vehicle. Extrication was needed to remove Kuhlman and her passenger from the vehicle. Investigation continues by the Idaho State police.

SUPERVISOR SGT. Field

DSP INITIALS HASG

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