Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Injury Crash US95@278.3 Winchester

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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 # L11-0473

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DATE: June 7,2011 TIME: 9:05 p.m. LOCATION: NB US95@278.3, Winchester

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Ferriss

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl. Larsen, Lewis County.

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VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Eileen Hazelbaker
AGE: 82
ADDRESS : Grangeville, ID
INJURIES? Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Syringa Hospital

VEHICLE YEAR: 1986 VEHICLE MAKE: Ford VEHICLE MODEL: Pick up
WRECKER: Dales Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER: James Stroika
AGE: 58
ADDRESS: Covina, CA
INJURIES? No

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007 VEHICLE MAKE: Volvo VEHICLE MODEL: Semi Tractor/ Trailer combination

WRECKER : Forests Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Stroika was travelling north bound onUS95 near mile post 278 when 3 horses crossed US95 from the east to the west in front of the semi tractor trailer combination. The horses paralleled the highway to the left and stopped in the south bound lane. Stroika was able to stop his vehicle and did not strike the horses. Stroika could see Hazelbarker coming south bound on US95 and tried to warn her of the horses by flashing his lights. Hazelbarker struck the horses then her vehicle crossed into the north bound lane in front of Stroikas semi. Hazelbarkers vehicle came to rest 50 feet down the slope of the highway.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Grotjohn

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