Monday, December 20, 2010

Injury Crash US95 North of Worley

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

CASE # C1003023

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DATE: 12/20/201 TIME: 07:19 PM LOCATION: SB US 95@ mp 406 North of Worley

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: ISP Cpl Sutton

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: ISP Cpl Robnett

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER- Richard S Ahler AGE- 64
ADDRESS- Worley, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN/ Kootenai Medical Center
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

VEHICLE YEAR- 2000 VEHICLE MAKE- Chevrolet MODEL- Silverado
WRECKER- Claudes Towing

VEHICLE YEAR- 1992 VEHICLE MAKE- KARA MODEL- Boat trailer/Ski doo
WRECKER- Claudes Towing

VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER- John W Nunnes AGE- 45
ADDRESS- Athol, ID
INJURIES- No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN/ No
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Ahler was traveling Northbound US 95 north of Worley near milepost 406. Ahler inadvertently exited the highway into the portable weigh scale area where he collided with a parked propane tractor trailer. Nunnes was sleeping in the sleeping birth at the time of collision and was uninjured. Ahler was taken to Kootenai Medical center with non life threatening injuries. Alcohol is believed to be a factor. Investigation continues by the Idaho State Police.

SUPERVISOR SGT. Greear

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