Monday, August 22, 2011

*Update* Fatal Crash EB I90@7

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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 # C11001887

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********UPDATE Next of kin notified ****** Name of driver released

DATE: 08/22/2011 TIME: 2:55 pm LOCATION: WB I90 milepost 7

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. White

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpls. Stemm, Sutton and Tpr. Bakken, Idaho Dept of Transportation, Post Falls PD

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER : Nikolay Kvasha
ADDRESS: Liberty Lake, WA
INJURIES: Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Bell Tower Funeral Home
VEHICLE: 2005 Peterbuilt Semi tractor
WRECKER : Merwins Towing
SEATBELTS: Yes
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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Richard M. Parker AGE: 53
ADDRESS: Spangle, WA
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Treated at the scene
VEHICLE: 2002 Ford Explorer
WRECKER: Recovery Masters
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

PASSENGER: Cherie K. Parker AGE: 53
ADDRESS: Spangle, WA
INJURIES: No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: N/A

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Peterbuilt semi was westbound on I-90 near milepost 7 in the driving lane when it drifted into the passing lane occupied by Parker. The Peterbuilt side swiped Parker. As their vehicles came together they went into the median, came back onto the EB lanes of the interstate. The vehicles then became separated where Parker came to rest on the south side of the EB lanes. The Peterbuilt continued over the soft shoulder and across the eastbound off ramp at 7. It then went down an embankment, through a fence and came to rest in trees. The investigation continues on whether a medical condition contributed to the Peterbuilt driver losing control.

***next of kin has been notified *****

SUPERVISOR: Lt. Schenck

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