Regional Communication Center - North
615 E Wilbur Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE # C11000605
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DATE: 03/06/2011 TIME: 00:49 AM LOCATION: US 95 @ Kathleen
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: ISP Cpl. Greear
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: ISP Cpl. Branch, ISP Tpr. Bakken, ISP Sgt, Johnson
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER- Dominique M Sands AGE- 19
ADDRESS- St. Maries, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN/ Kootenai Medical Center
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes
VEHICLE YEAR- 1999 VEHICLE MAKE- Chevrolet MODEL- Cavalier
WRECKER- Dave Smith Frontier towing
PASSENGER(S)
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PASSENGER #1 Matthew M Mcdevitt AGE- 21
ADDRESS- Medimont, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Kootenai Medical Center
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- No
PASSENGER #2 Jacob A Sheppard AGE- 19
ADDRESS- Harrison, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Kootenai Medical Center
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- No
VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER- Shane M Murinko AGE- 17
ADDRESS- Athol, ID
INJURIES- No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN/ N/A
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes
VEHICLE YEAR- 1996 VEHICLE MAKE- Ford MODEL- Pickup
WRECKER- Sunset towing
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Sands was traveling east bound on Kathleen, crossed US 95 against a flashing red light in front of Murinko who was traveling NB US 95 at Mile post 431.7 in Coeur d Alene. Murinkos vehicle struck Sands vehicle in the right front passenger door. Severe injuries were sustained and extrication was necessary for the driver and passengers of Sands vehicle. North bound US 95 traffic was diverted as well as traffic on Kathleen for approximately 3 hours. Alcohol was not a factor. Investigation continues by the Idaho State police.
SUPERVISOR SGT. Johnson
DSP INITIALS HASG
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