Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Property Damage Crash US95@467.5 (Sagle)

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

CASE #C11000831

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DATE: 04/05/11 TIME: 04:13 AM LOCATION: NB US95@467.5 (Sagle)

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Jayne

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl. Yount

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Schedlbauer,Lynn AGE - 40
ADDRESS Libby, MT
INJURIES No
SEATBELT WORN - Yes

VEHICLE YEAR 1999 VEHICLE MAKE Ford MODEL F350 PU

WRECKER Clydes


INCIDENT NARRATIVE:

Schedlbauer accessed a private railroad crossing and attempted to use a side access road when he discovered the road was flooded with 3.5 feet of water. Schedlbauer then drove NB on the tracks from the crossing. An Amtrack train was also traveling NB and overtook Schedlbauers vehicle near mile post 467.5, the truck was thrown from the tracks onto the flooded road. Schedlbauer was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured, he was cited for trespassing.


SUPERVISOR Sgt White

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